Highways Operative / Driver

Highways Operative/Driver (Hexham)

Job Information

ROLE OF THE JOB

You will be responsible for the delivery of Highways Maintenance works.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• A knowledge and experience of civil groundworks is essential and should include working within a live Highway environment.
• Highways Operatives will work as part of a Team covering, minor reactive repairs (potholes, lift and relay paving) and planned construction teams.
• It is desirable to have working knowledge of larger construction works including, paving, kerbing, drainage, bricklayinh and resurfacing.
• You should have a level 2 quaification or equivalent in Highways or working towards a trade qualification.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date stated.

INFORMATION AND BENEFITS

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)

To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.

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.

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

• Candidate Guide .pdf
• 485 NEW Highways Construction & Maintenance Operative (Highways Operative).pdf

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Highways Operative/Driver (Hexham)

• Salary £25,583 - £25,989
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference ncc/TP/15906/2930/DE/R2
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 22 May, 2026
• Job Category Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
• Directorate Place and Regeneration
• Location Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham, United Kingdom
• Posted on 8 May, 2026

• A knowledge and experience of civil groundworks is essential and should include working within a live Highway environment.
• Highways Operatives will work as part of a Team covering, minor reactive repairs (potholes, lift and relay paving) and planned construction teams.
• It is desirable to have working knowledge of larger construction works including, paving, kerbing, drainage, bricklayinh and resurfacing.
• You should have a level 2 quaification or equivalent in Highways or working towards a trade qualification.
  
  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)