Highways Operative & Driver – Flexible Leave, Pension

North East Combined Authority; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi leave (where applicable)

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Highways Operative/Driver based at the Morpeth depot to support highway maintenance and construction tasks across the county. The role involves hands-on repairs, drainage installation, and operating a range of highway plant.

Applicants should have a Level 2 qualification in Highways or be working towards a trade qualification, with experience in a live highway environment and the ability to drive up to 7.5 tonnes.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil groundworks within a live highway environment.
• Ability to drive work-related vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
• Experience with safety practices in highway maintenance and construction.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highway repairs and maintenance works including paving, kerbs, drainage, and minor landscaping reinstatement.
• Install, maintain and repair drainage systems and associated health and safety precautions.
• Operate highways plant and equipment such as compactors, mini-excavators, road rollers and other small plant, subject to training.
• Drive and maintain the security of non-HGV vehicles and complete vehicle checks and log sheets.

Skills

Civil groundworks experience

Drive up to 7.5 tonnes

Live highway environment knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification in Highways

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Highways Operative/Driver based at the Morpeth depot to support highway maintenance and construction tasks across the county. The role involves hands-on repairs, drainage installation, and operating a range of highway plant.

Applicants should have a Level 2 qualification in Highways or be working towards a trade qualification, with experience in a live highway environment and the ability to drive up to 7.5 tonnes.