Highways Operative/Driver (Morpeth)

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

We are 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 Morpeth 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.

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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