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Skilled Highways Operative

Northumberland County Council, Alnwick, Northumberland

Skilled Highways Operative

£26427-£26847

Northumberland County Council, Alnwick, Northumberland

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 4 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 14ba292dac3e4731a0d5c88f98bbed03

Location ref: Alnwick, Northumberland

Full Job Description

  • Site and Traffic Safety: Set up temporary traffic management, including safety cones, barriers, and temporary traffic lights to protect the crew and public.
  • Excavation and Reinstatement: Dig holes manually or with machinery to repair road structures, locate underground gas, water, or power cables safely, and backfill surfaces.
  • Pothole and Surface Repairs: Cut, clear, rake, and lay new asphalt, tarmac, or concrete patches under the guidance of a skilled operative or within a team.
  • Kerbing and Paving: Help lift, set, and level kerbs, channels, block paving, and modular slabs. Carry out highway repairs and maintenance works including modular and block paving, kerbs and channels, flexible surfaces, ironwork (manholes, gullies, valve boxes), concrete works (including reinforcement), bollards, fencing and minor landscaping reinstatement.
  • Drainage Maintenance: Clear gully pots, clean out drains, and install or repair drainage pipes. Including excavation of trenches, laying of pipes, operation of mechanical jetting plant, and all associated health and safety precautions.
  • Street Furniture and Ironwork: Assist with adjusting manhole covers, gully grates, road signs, bollards, and safety fencing.
  • Tool and Plant Support: Prepare, clean, and operate smaller hand and power tools (such as wacker plates, breakers, and pedestrian rollers) and prepare, deliver materials as directed. Operate highways plant and equipment such as, vibrating rollers, mini-excavators, road rollers, saws, compressors and other small plant, subject to training and accreditation.
  • Vehicle requirements: Drive and maintain the security of non-HGV vehicles, including completing daily and weekly vehicle and plant checks and log sheets.

    A level 2 qualification or equivalent in Highways or working towards a trade qualification.
  • Knowledge and experience of civil groundworks is essential and should include working within a live Highway environment.
  • Ability to drive a variety of work related general purpose vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
  • It is desirable to have working knowledge of larger construction works including, paving, kerbing, drainage, bricklaying and resurfacing.

    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 are committed to delivering safe, well-maintained highways across the county. As part of our Highways team, we play a vital role in keeping Northumberland's road network in excellent condition for residents, businesses and visitors. Our operational teams use specialist equipment and innovative repair techniques to deliver efficient highway maintenance solutions countywide. We are looking for a Highways Operative based at our Alnwick depot to provide assistance within a team undertaking highway maintenance and construction tasks in the development of Northumberland County Council's highway network.

    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

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/skilled-highways-operative-127689715

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