Highways Heavy Plant/HGV Operative (Morpeth)

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

LG Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council in Morpeth is recruiting for a permanent full-time HGV driver to support highway schemes. You will drive various HGV vehicles as part of the Highways team, contributing to safe and efficient delivery of works.

You will also assist with civil ground works, including paving, drainage and tarmac repairs, and must understand relevant driving regulations to ensure compliant operations. The role requires unsupervised work across sites and a valid HGV licence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV licence and be able to drive confidently.
• Ability to work unsupervised between sites with good time management.
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HGV licence

Self-motivation

Legislation knowledge

Job description

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Job Reference ncc/TP/15906/3482/DE

Number of Positions:

3

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Closing Date:

20/11/2026

Job Category:

Traffic / Highways / Road Safety

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Place and Regeneration

Job introduction

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.

Northumberland County Council is 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving various HGV vehicles to assist with the delivery of Highways Schemes within the Morpeth Area.
• On occasions, you will assist with civil ground works and as part of the team assist with task such as paving, drainage and tarmac repairs.

What you’ll bring:

• An HGV licence
• Ability to work unsupervised between sites.
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving

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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