Highways Heavy Plant/HGV Operative (Hexham)

North East Combined Authority; Hexham; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a driver to operate HGV vehicles in the Hexham area, delivering Highways Schemes. You will work unsupervised between sites and may assist with civil ground works and related tasks such as paving, drainage and tarmac repairs.

Essential is an HGV licence and knowledge of driving regulations. The role offers a full-time position with benefits as part of NCC’s commitment to opportunities for all.

Qualifications

• HGV licence required to operate vehicles between sites.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to driving.

Responsibilities

• Drive various HGV vehicles to deliver Highways Schemes in Hexham area.
• Assist with civil ground works, paving, drainage and tarmac repairs as part of the team.

Skills

HGV licence

Driving regulations knowledge

Job description

ROLE OF THE JOB

You will be required to drive various HGV vehicles to assist with the delivery of Highways Schemes within the Hexham Area. As part of your role, you will be expected on occasions to assist with civil ground works and as part of the team assist with task such as paving, drainage and tarmac repairs.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• An HGV licence is an essential part of role and ability to work unsupervised between sites.
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving

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)

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Further information

Please note that this is a full time position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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