Highways Operative

You will work closely with a 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 will involve the driving and operating of vehicles above 7.5 tonne and carrying out vehicle safety checks.
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.
It is essential for consideration for this role that you have a current valid Class 2 Drivers Licence (Category C), as the role involves driving and operating Long Goods Vehicles (LGV).
This role presents an exciting opportunity to take on larger and more complex projects in your area of expertise while using specialised highways plant equipment and tools for maintenance and repair work.
This is a physically active role, requiring you to work outdoors in all weathers, therefore a reasonable level of fitness is required. You will be provided with full Personal Protective Equipment including outdoor clothing.
Join our dedicated and passionate team of highway professionals and make a meaningful impact on significant infrastructure projects across North Yorkshire.

While experience in the following areas is beneficial, we encourage candidates with a mix of qualifications to apply:
· Banksman
· Manual Handling
· Abrasive wheels
· Emergency First Aid
· Safe Dig
· Traffic Management TM1 and TM2
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.

"Bringing innovative solutions to the roads of North Yorkshire and beyond"
NY Highways provides road maintenance and construction across North Yorkshire's network of all almost 5800 miles. We operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council as well as being the provider of choice for private clients both in North Yorkshire and the neighbouring areas.
We are looking for a Highways Operative with LGV who has relevant skills and experience in highway maintenance to join the team based from our Boroughbridge depot. With a busy pipeline of projects to be involved with straight away, you will be part of the team making improvements across Boroughbridge and the surrounding areas.
Since launching, we have invested in our people and technology - from promoting staff and offering training opportunities to adopting the latest technology and a strong commitment to Quality and Environmental principles.
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· 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 annual leave day for each year you work with us, up to 5 years continuous service increasing from 24 to 29 days allowance, plus bank holidays.
· The use of a company vehicle to use during the working day.
· 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.
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