Highways Maintenance Technician & Driver

Northumberland County Council Jobs; Blyth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme (if applicable)

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Highways Operative/Driver based at the Blyth depot to support highway maintenance and construction tasks across Northumberland’s road network. You will work in a team on repairs, drainage installations, and plant operation with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires a Level 2 highway qualification (or progress toward it), experience in civil groundworks, and the ability to operate up to 7.5t vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 qualification in Highways or be working towards trade qualification.
• Experience in civil groundworks within a live Highway environment.
• Ability to drive general purpose vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
• Desirable knowledge of paving, drainage, bricklaying and resurfacing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highway repairs and maintenance works including paving, kerbs, drainage and minor landscaping reinstatement.
• Install and repair drainage systems with safety awareness and trench work.
• Operate highways plant and equipment such as compactors, mini‑excavators and road rollers.
• Drive and maintain the security of non‑HGV vehicles and complete vehicle checks.

Skills

Highways knowledge

Groundworks experience

Driving 7.5t vehicles

Trade qualification in Highways

Education

Level 2 qualification in Highways or equivalent

Tools

Civils construction equipment

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Highways Operative/Driver based at the Blyth depot to support highway maintenance and construction tasks across Northumberland’s road network. You will work in a team on repairs, drainage installations, and plant operation with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires a Level 2 highway qualification (or progress toward it), experience in civil groundworks, and the ability to operate up to 7.5t vehicles.