Highways Operative with LGV – Thirsk Depot (Area 2)

Salary: From £28,254 per year (Grade 3)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire

“Bringing innovative solutions to the roads of North Yorkshire and beyond”

Are you an experienced highways operative looking for a better work/life balance? Want to work on projects that are local to Thirsk, with the stability of a permanent role and the support of a forward-thinking employer?

NY Highways is looking for a Highways Operative with LGV to join our Thirsk-based team. Whether you're already in a similar role or looking for a change, this is your chance to be part of a close-knit crew delivering essential improvements across your local area.

What you’ll be doing

As a Highways Operative with LGV, you’ll work closely with a Ganger to carry out a variety of skilled tasks, including:

• Kerbing, drainage installation, patching, ironwork renewal, and street furniture installation
• General site maintenance, traffic management, and roadside verge upkeep
• Operating specialist highways plant and equipment
• Driving and operating vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, including conducting safety checks

This role includes participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota for emergencies and winter maintenance. A Class 2 Driver’s Licence (Category C) is essential, and access to personal transport is desirable.

This is a physically active role requiring outdoor work in all weather conditions. Full PPE, including outdoor clothing, will be provided. 

Why Join Us?

Since our launch, we’ve invested heavily in our people and technology, from training and career progression to adopting cutting-edge tools and maintaining a strong commitment to quality and environmental standards.

NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance, street lighting and snow clearance to road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council, combining a commercial focus with public sector values. While we work closely with the Council, NY Highways is an independent business and not part of the Council itself.

We offer the following to our employees:

• A competitive salary with annual pay progression
• Opportunities for career progression including a strong commitment to your training and development, including a variety of courses to support your career growth
• Generous paid Annual leave starting at 24 days, increasing to 29 days with 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays. Other types of paid or unpaid leave to support your family circumstances
• Use of a company vehicle during the working day
• Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council
• Membership of the Royal London pension scheme with Employer contributions
• Access to a variety of staff benefits including the Vivup scheme, Cycle to work schemes, access to Darlington Credit Union, Death in Service Benefit
• Access to Occupational Health services, Health cash plan and an Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment with a range of best practice policies

What You’ll Have:

We welcome candidates with a mix of qualifications and experience. Beneficial skills include:

• Banksman
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Emergency First Aid
• Safe Dig
• Traffic Management (TM1 and TM2)

📄 Read the full job description available here.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the short application form and upload your CV.  Your CV should include relevant experience, qualifications, and licences.
Your CV and supporting statement will be used to shortlist candidates for interview.

📞 For more information, contact:
Ashley Benford – Resourcing Partner
📧 ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk
📱 07814 932 389

Key Dates

• Application deadline: Midnight on Tuesday 18^th November 2025
• Interviews: Week commencing 24^th November

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. 

At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol.   New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.