Highways Maintenance Technician — Flexible Leave

Northumberland Fire Group; Hexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus public/bank

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme (up to 2 days flexible)

Job summary

Northumberland County Council seeks personnel to lead or join a team performing highways repairs and maintenance across Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham, United Kingdom. Tasks include paving, concrete works, drainage, kerbs, and associated infrastructure under supervision.

Roles require prior highways/construction experience and a valid driving licence, plus a Level 2 or equivalent qualification. The council offers comprehensive leave, pension, and flexi-benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• Valid Driving Licence is required.
• Previous experience in Highways and Construction.
• Ability to understand complex detailed spoken and written instructions, as well as plans drawings, schedules and calculate work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead or be part of a team carrying out highways repairs/maintenance tasks.
• Work on modular and block paving, insitu concrete and reinforcement.
• Deal with associated ironwork (manholes, gullies, valve cases).
• Lay kerb and channels.
• Install and repair drainage pipes and systems; operate mechanical jetting plant.
• Fit formwork and shoring-up equipment.
• Fit metal concrete bollards and excavation work.

Skills

Driving licence

Highways experience

Planning and organisation

Reading plans and schedules

Education

Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Northumberland County Council seeks personnel to lead or join a team performing highways repairs and maintenance across Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham, United Kingdom. Tasks include paving, concrete works, drainage, kerbs, and associated infrastructure under supervision.

Roles require prior highways/construction experience and a valid driving licence, plus a Level 2 or equivalent qualification. The council offers comprehensive leave, pension, and flexi-benefits where applicable.