Salary: Grade 8 £41,258 - £44,678
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours) 5 days plus opportunity for weekend overtime and standby
Location: Area 6, Boroughbridge, and will include work across other areas as required
Do you want to join a commercial organisation that offers job security and stability?
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 Boroughbridge Depot as a Supervisor. The Boroughbridge 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 area.
The team recently completed approximately 48,000sqm of resurfacing works on high profile roads, including large patching and full width resurfacing, allowing residents and visitors safer travel along the area. There are other projects in the pipeline, that you can be involved in that will see vast improvements made across Boroughbridge 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 the role, alongside yearly pay awards.
· Winter Overtime, Standby and Summer Callout available
· 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 Supervisor:
You will be responsible for the strategic oversight of highways operational activities, including quality, environmental and safety obligations. Your excellent communication skills will allow you to supervise all highways and construction works effectively whilst overseeing your team of operatives, subcontractors, Supervisors and Depot Supervisors.
Collaborating closely with the Senior Supervisor, you will focus on the efficient delivery of works packages and the running of the depot while prioritising the health and safety for all employees. This involves the planning and programming of materials, plant, and labour daily, including the assessment of traffic management to ensure works align to street works requirements.
Your ability to organise and plan will allow you to maintain site and financial records and undertake regular projections of spend, performance and progress against agreed works programmes effectively. You will contribute to the development of your team by coaching and acting as a mentor to ensure everyone has the skillset and experience needed to progress in their own roles.
There will be times when you will be required to work in other areas to support a variety of projects.
To be successful in the role, you will have some of the following skills and experience:
· Have significant experience in highway / construction related activities at Ganger level or equivalent and a demonstrable proven track record.
· Have experience in Traffic Management TM1, TM2 and T7.
· Hold or be willing to undertake training for Winter 6159 Supervisor Unit 621.
· Have working knowledge of The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works.
· Have a good understanding of quality assurance processes.
· Have a working knowledge and experience of implementing relevant health and safety legislation.
· Be a good communicator, with the ability to motivate others, work in a team and problem solve.
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 description
for interview.
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 Sunday 22nd of September 2024
Interviews are expected to be held from Wednesday 2nd of October 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.