Highways Operative/Driver (Blyth)

North East Combined Authority; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme – up to 2 days per month

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Highways Operative/Driver for our Blyth depot. You will help maintain and repair the county’s road network and work as part of a team delivering highway maintenance and construction tasks.

Join us to apply practical skills in paving, drainage and plant operation while upholding safety and quality. This full‑time role offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for training within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Highways.
• Experience in civil groundworks in a live highway environment.
• Ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highway repairs and maintenance including paving, kerbs, and drainage.
• Install, maintain and repair drainage systems with safety precautions.
• Operate highway plant and equipment such as compactors and mini-excavators.
• Drive and maintain the security of non-HGV vehicles, with daily checks and logs.

Skills

Highways maintenance

Driver license

Civil groundworks

Plant operation

Education

Level 2 qualification in Highways

Tools

Road machinery operation

Job description

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

Northumberland County Council is committed to delivering safe, well-maintained highways across the county. As part of our Highways team, we play a vital role in keeping Northumberland's road network in excellent condition for residents, businesses and visitors. Our operational teams use specialist equipment and innovative repair techniques to deliver efficient highway maintenance solutions countywide.

We are looking for a Highways Operative/Driver to based at our Blyth depot to provide assistance within a team undertaking highway maintenance and construction tasks in the development of Northumberland County Council's highway network.

What you'll be doing:

• Carry out highway repairs and maintenance works including modular and block paving, kerbs and channels, flexible surfaces, ironwork (manholes, gullies, valve boxes), concrete works (including reinforcement), bollards, fencing and minor landscaping reinstatement.
• Install, maintain and repair drainage systems, including excavation of trenches, laying of pipes, operation of mechanical jetting plant, and all associated health and safety precautions.
• Operate highways plant and equipment such as compactors, vibrating rollers, mini‖excavators, road rollers, saws, compressors and other small plant, subject to training and accreditation.
• Drive and maintain the security of non‖HGV vehicles, including completing daily and weekly vehicle and plant checks and log sheets.

What you'll bring:

• A level 2 qualification or equivalent in Highways or working towards a trade qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of civil groundworks is essential and should include working within a live Highway environment.
• Ability to drive a variety of work related general purpose vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
• It is desirable to have working knowledge of larger construction works including, paving, kerbing, drainage, bricklaying and resurfacing.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Simon Mavin (Construction Manager) via email; [e-mail]

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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What you need to know

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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