highways operative

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Highways Operative looking to build on existing skills, take on more technical work and continue developing their career within a respected local employer. What you'll be doing As part of a supportive, experienced team, you'll help maintain and improve the local highway network, carrying out a wide range of routine and reactive works, including:

• Kerbing, drainage, patching and ironwork repairs
• Installation of street furniture and general site maintenance
• Traffic management activities and verge maintenance
• Operating highways plant, tools and equipment
• Supporting emergency response activities and out-of-hours callouts
  
  Experience carrying out highways maintenance activities
• Level 2 qualification in Highway Maintenance, or equivalent practical experience
• Banksman, Abrasive Wheels, Emergency First Aid certification
• Manual Handling and Safe Dig training
• Traffic Management TM1 and TM2 qualifications
You will also:
• Enjoy practical, hands-on work, comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Take pride in delivering work safely and professionally
• Work well as part of a team
• Respond flexibly to operational requirements
  
  At NY Highways we're committed to developing our people. If you don't fully meet all of the criteria for this post, we may be able to offer an alternative role and support you with the training needed to progress into positions like this in the future.
Why join NY Highways? NY Highways delivers highways services in partnership with North Yorkshire Council. While we work closely with the Council, we're an independent organisation with a strong commercial focus and public service values. We invest in our people, training and equipment, creating a supportive working environment where you can build a long-term career close to home. Ready to Apply? If you're an experienced highways operative looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll also take part in an out-of-hours emergency callout rota. This is a hands-on, outdoor role, working in all weather conditions. Full PPE and outdoor clothing are provided. What we can offer you This is a great opportunity to secure a permanent role, offering strong benefits, ongoing training and long-term career progression. With NY Highways you'll have:
• A secure, permanent role with a respected highways provider
• Training and development from day one, including nationally recognised highways qualifications
• Clear pathways for career progression into supervisory and specialist roles
• Annual pay progression
• Generous annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 29 days, plus bank holidays
• Company vehicle use during the working day
• Membership of the Royal London pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Health Cash Plan, Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to additional benefits including Cycle to Work, Vivup discounts, Credit Union and Death in Service cover
• Job stability through our long-term partnership with North Yorkshire Council