Highways Operative - CMB2036re

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Carlisle seeks a Highway Operative to perform critical tasks associated with highway maintenance and construction. Candidates should excel in traffic management and possess skills in emergency callouts. This position offers opportunities for professional development while ensuring high standards of quality and safety in infrastructure management. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds.

Benefits

Guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants

Opportunities for career development

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Ability to perform minor highway construction and patching.
• Experience in drainage works and reactive maintenance.
• Willingness to engage in safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor highway construction and patching.
• Support Highway Team Leaders in inspecting and repairing highways.
• Manage traffic and conduct emergency callouts.

Skills

Traffic management

Emergency callouts

Grounds maintenance

Tools

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.

Apply now to help maintain and improve our community’s infrastructure.

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 [e-mail].

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• 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
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

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.

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.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 14/12/2025
• Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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