Highways Skilled Operative/ Highways Operative with LGV
Salary: £27,485 - £28,945 per year (Grade 3)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours a week
Locations: Area 4 Kirby Misperton
Looking for a challenging and varied role in highways maintenance?
At NY Highways, we are continuing to grow, and with the help of our people, we are the highways services and maintenance provider of choice to both private and public sector clients across North Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.
We are looking for someone with experience in the highway or construction industry to join our Kirby Misperton Depot as a Highways Skilled Operative or a Highway Operative with LGV.
The Kirby Misperton team are proud to offer their services to the largest county in the UK and are dedicated to contributing to our local community and the preservation of the natural beauty and history of the area.
The team recently completed several projects across the local area including resurfacing works of footways in Old Malton, drainage improvements and drain replacements in Thorgill and Starfitts Lane alongside carrying out investigations in known flood risk areas. There are other projects in the pipeline, that you can be involved in that will see vast improvements made across Kirby Misperton and the surrounding areas.
What we can offer you
We want people like you to join us. With your knowledge and experience, you can help us create a dynamic and inclusive environment for all. Our workforce makes us who we are, and we want you to feel valued for what you do.
In return for your commitment, we are pleased to offer you:
· The opportunity to progress up the pay scale as you develop your skills in your role, alongside yearly pay awards.
· Winter Overtime, Standby and Summer Callout (subject to LGV Licence)
· An additional day for each year you work with us, up to 5 years continuous service increasing from 24 to 29 days allowance, plus bank holidays.
· Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council and the guaranteed work they commission to us, alongside healthy workstreams from private sector clients.
· Commitment to your training and development, offering a variety of training courses for you to gain new skills and progress your career with NY Highways.
· The use of a company vehicle to use during the working day.
For further information on our benefits and discount schemes, please read here
As a Highways Skilled Operative, you will:
Work closely with the Ganger to carry out a wide range of skilled tasks including kerbing, drainage installation, patching, ironwork renewal, street furniture installation, and more. You'll also tackle general maintenance duties like site upkeep, traffic management, and roadside verge maintenance and operate specialist highways plant equipment and tools to complete maintenance and repair work.
This role involves participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota for emergencies and winter maintenance activities, and therefore desirable that the successful candidate hold a current Drivers Licence with access to personal transport.
To be successful in the role, you will have some of the following skills and experience:
· Banksman
· Manual Handling
· Abrasive wheels
· Emergency First Aid
· Safe Dig
· Traffic Management TM1 and TM2
· Relevant Level 2 qualification in highway maintenance, or relevant work experience
· Hold a HGV Driving License - City and Guilds Winter 6159 certification for driving and operating gritters or, willingness to undertake training once in post
Don't worry if you don't tick every box – we're pleased to offer training for the successful candidate to help you gain the qualifications needed for the diverse projects we tackle here at NY Highways.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete a short application form by completing the supporting evidence section and uploading a current CV.
Please note, the information provided in your supporting statement will be used to shortlist successful candidates against the job descriptions below for interview.
Job Description Highways Skilled Operative
Job Description Highways Operative with LGV
To discuss this position in more details please get in touch with Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) on 07977743718 or danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk
Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 4th of September 2024
Interviews are expected to be held w/c the 16th of September 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.