Highways Maintenance Lead & Technician

Northumberland County Council Jobs; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking a Skilled Highways Operative based at Lionheart Depot, Alnwick, United Kingdom. You will lead or be part of a team delivering highways repairs and maintenance across the county.

Responsibilities include road and pavement repairs, drainage and earthworks, concrete and steel fixing, plant operation, street infrastructure, traffic management, winter and emergency response, and on‑site leadership when required.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Previous experience in Highways and Construction.
• Level 2 or Equivalent Qualification.
• Ability to understand complex detailed spoken and written instructions, as well as plans/drawings/schedules and calculate work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Road and pavement repairs including potholes, kerbing and patching.
• Drainage, earthworks and gully maintenance.
• Concrete works and steel fixing (rebar) on site.
• Operation of hand tools and plant equipment.
• Set up and manage traffic control and safety measures.
• Winter and emergency response duties.
• Read drawings and complete site logs and paperwork.
• Take lead on site in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Driving Licence

Highways experience

Construction experience

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking a Skilled Highways Operative based at Lionheart Depot, Alnwick, United Kingdom. You will lead or be part of a team delivering highways repairs and maintenance across the county.

Responsibilities include road and pavement repairs, drainage and earthworks, concrete and steel fixing, plant operation, street infrastructure, traffic management, winter and emergency response, and on‑site leadership when required.