Highways Operative/Driver (Blyth)

Northumberland County Council; Cowpen; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexibleH

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is recruiting for a Highways Operative/Driver based at Blyth depot. The role involves conducting highway repairs, maintenance, and drainage work within a live highway environment.

The candidate should hold a Level 2 Highways qualification (or be working towards it) and have experience in civil groundworks, with the ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. Desirable skills include paving, kerbing and resurfacing.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out highway repairs and maintenance works including paving, kerbs, concrete works and drainage reinstatement.
• Operate and maintain highway plant and small equipment with required safety checks.
• Drive and maintain security of non-HGV vehicles, including daily/weekly vehicle checks and log sheets.
• Collaborate with team to ensure high standards of highway safety and compliance.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Driver license up to 7.5t

Highways trade qualification

Paving and drainage knowledge

Education

Level 2 Highways qualification

Job description

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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; simon.mavin @northumberland.gov.uk

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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