Highways Heavy Plant / HGV Operative

Highways Heavy Plant/HGV Operative (Hexham)

Job Information

ROLE OF THE JOB

You will be required to drive various HGV vehicles to assist with the delivery of Highways Schemes within the Hexham Area. As part of your role, you will be expected on occasions to assist with civil ground works and as part of the team assist with tasks such as paving, drainage and tarmac repairs.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• An HGV licence is an essential part of role and ability to work unsupervised between sites.
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Daniel Olsson (Construction Manager) via email; daniel.olsson@northumberland.gov.uk

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Further information

Please note that this is a full time position.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

• British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
• For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

Attached documents

• 1875 Highways Heavy Plant HGV Operator.pdf
• Candidate Guide .pdf

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Highways Heavy Plant/HGV Operative (Hexham)

• Salary £27,274 - £29,071
• Frequency Monthly
• Job Reference ncc/TP/15906/3423/DE(R1)
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 30 October, 2026
• Job Category Construction
• Directorate Place and Regeneration
• Location Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham, United Kingdom
• Posted on 2 October, 2026

• An HGV licence is an essential part of role and ability to work unsupervised between sites.
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving
  
  Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
  
  We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council's latest job opportunities. Facebook: NCC Jobs Group LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs