Salary: £26,684 to £28,102 per year (Grade 3)
Location: Area 5 Highways Depot, Skipton BD23 2QR
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Monday to Friday
As the NY Highways network expands, we're seeking operatives with a Class 2 Driver's Licence to join our team in Skipton. In this role, you'll undertake a variety of tasks such as kerbing, paving, and resurfacing footways and carriageways to meet the needs of our community in scenic North Yorkshire.
Are you looking for a new challenge that offers variety and the satisfaction of making a difference to our local communities?
Working collaboratively, you'll ensure all tasks are executed to the highest standards while adhering to Safety, Health, and Environmental protocols and risk assessments. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a range of power tools and equipment, and successfully collaborate with various NY Highways team members.
As part of your responsibilities, you'll need to be prepared to handle emergencies and respond to callouts both during and outside of regular hours, according to a rotating schedule. Additionally, you'll be expected to perform winter maintenance tasks, with necessary training provided as needed.
This is a physically active role, requiring you to work outdoors in all weathers, therefore a reasonable level of fitness is required. You will be provided with full Personal Protective Equipment including outdoor clothing.
Essential Qualifications
- Category C Drivers Licence with no current or historical driving disqualifications
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
For further information about the role, please read the Job Description attached here.
About NY Highways
NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance to street lighting and road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council combining a commercial focus with public sector values including delivering highway civil engineering & infrastructure projects.
We are looking to lead the way in Highway innovation whilst developing and rewarding our workforce. With the responsibility of a network of roads that stretch for almost 5800 miles and a team of around 250 experienced professionals, there isn’t much we don’t know about highway maintenance. Our aims are supported by our staff who have years of industry experience and knowledge.
Since launching, we have invested in our people and technology – from promoting staff and training the next generation of Operatives, Mechanics, Electricians and Surveyors via apprenticeships to adopting the latest technology and a strong commitment to Quality and Environmental principles
For further details on NY Highways, please visit www.nyhighways.co.uk
What we can offer you:
- Competitive pay with performance-based pay progression
- Comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Company Pension scheme with up to 6% contribution
- Generous leave entitlement
- A benefits scheme which includes maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, home technology scheme, as well as retail, travel and leisure discounts.
For further information on what we can offer you, please read here
We’re proud of our workforce and the work they do in our communities. We want people to join us who can bring their experience and add value to our organisation. We are working hard to create an inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
How to Apply:
Please select the “Apply” button below to complete a short application form.
To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process, or for any additional support with your application, please contact Bradley on 01609 534365 or at Bradley.Naylor@northyorks.gov.uk.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 28th April 2024.
Interviews are planned to take place on Thursday 2nd May 2024.
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.