UK jobs. Bigger possibilities.

hire.moi

Highways Operative/Driver

On-site in Morpeth·Added 2 days ago (last checked 30 Oct)

Northumberland Council

31 open roles

Apply

Our summary

Salary
£26,427 - £26,847 a year

About £1,880 - £1,900 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Morpeth
Contract
Permanent
Closing date
Apply by Friday 20 November
Holiday
26 days holiday

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • It is desirable to have working knowledge of larger construction works including, paving, kerbing, drainage, bricklaying and resurfacing.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£26,427 - £26,847

Contract: Permanent

Pay frequency: Annual

The role

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/Driver to based at our Morpeth depot to provide assistance within a team undertaking highway maintenance and construction tasks in the development of Northumberland County Council's highway network.

What you'll do

  • 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.
  • Install, maintain and repair drainage systems, including excavation of trenches, laying of pipes, operation of mechanical jetting plant, and all associated health and safety precautions.
  • Operate highways plant and equipment such as compactors, vibrating rollers, mini‑excavators, road rollers, saws, compressors and other small plant, subject to training and accreditation.
  • Drive and maintain the security of non‑HGV vehicles, including completing daily and weekly vehicle and plant checks and log sheets.

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) 

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

Alternative application format

British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net    

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

Apply

About Northumberland Council

Industry
Local government

In their own words

Additional information

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Ben Gallagher (Highways Area Manager) via email; ben.gallagher@northumberland.gov.uk

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.    

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

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.

Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

All open roles at Northumberland Council

More jobs like this

or browse Junior·Local government

WhatsApp

More jobs from Northumberland Council

See all 31 jobs

Similar jobs