Driver Charge Hand - Skilled Highway Operative

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Local government pension

Training & apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Stoke on Trent City Council are seeking a Driver Charge Hand to deliver essential maintenance across the road network, including potholes repairs, patching and gully cleansing to prevent flooding and improve drainage.

The role requires experience in highways maintenance, a Full UK Driving Licence and the ability to work as part of a team in an outdoor environment, with a focus on health and safety and delivering high quality work.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways maintenance or construction.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a physical outdoor role.
• Strong awareness of health and safety.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to delivery high quality work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highway repairs including potholes, patching and minor works.
• Undertake gully cleansing and general drainage maintenance.
• Operate plant and vehicles safely.
• Ensure works are completed to high standards and in line with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Highways maintenance

Driving licence

Teamwork

Health and safety

Reliability

Job description

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Highways Operations

Location: Cromer Road

Grade: Level 7

Salary: £32,046 - £34,811 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to internal and external applicants.

About us

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Councils diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role

Stoke on Trent City Council are looking for Driver Charge Hands to deliver essential maintenance across the road network, including potholes repairs, patching works and gully cleansing to prevent flooding and improve drainage.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out highway repairs including potholes, patching and minor works
• Undertake gully cleansing and general drainage maintenance
• Operate plant and vehicles safely
• Ensure works are completed to high standards and in line with health and safety requirements

About You

• Experience in highways maintenance or construction
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work as part of a team in a physical outdoor role
• Strong awareness of health and safety
• Reliable, proactive and committed to delivery high quality work

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

Driver Assessment Requirement

Appointment to any of the above posts is subject to successfully completing a practical, road‑based driver assessment. This assessment ensures the candidate can operate Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) safely and competently, in line with all legal and safety standards.Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.