Highways Operative (Carlisle) - CMB2701e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Highway Operative to perform essential highway maintenance tasks, including minor construction, patching, drainage works, and grounds maintenance, supporting Highway Team Leaders in inspections and repairs.

You will manage traffic controls, respond to emergency callouts, repair fencing, install traffic signs, and operate small plant and tools, contributing to safety and quality across the network.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor highway construction and patching tasks.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and drainage works.
• Contribute to grounds maintenance and support Highway Team Leaders in inspecting and repairing the highway network.
• Manage traffic, respond to emergency callouts, and assist in fencing repairs.
• Install traffic signs and operate small plant and tools.

Job description

About this opportunity

Join our team as a Highway Operative, where you'll perform essential tasks such as minor highway construction, patching, reactive maintenance, and drainage works. You'll also engage in grounds maintenance and support Highway Team Leaders in inspecting and repairing the highway network. Key responsibilities include traffic management, emergency callouts, fencing repairs, installing traffic signs, and operating small plant and tools. With opportunities for career growth and development, you'll ensure high standards of performance, safety, and quality! Join the community's infrastructure.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact John Watling by email at [e-mail]

Guaranteed Interviews

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail] . While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council