Highways Operative: Paving, Drainage & Repairs

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Skilled Highways Operative to join our highways team in improving and maintaining the county road network. You will lead or support a crew to perform paving, drainage, kerb and channel work, and associated tasks using specialised equipment.

Role requires a valid UK driving licence, level 2 or equivalent qualification, and prior highway/construction experience. A focus on safe, efficient delivery and accurate record keeping is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to understand complex spoken and written instructions, plans, drawings and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Carry out modular and block paving and laying insitu concrete with reinforcement.
• Install and repair drainage systems and operate mechanical jetting plant.
• Fit formwork, shoring and metal bollards; undertake excavation work.
• Record work details accurately and work from plans and schedules.

Skills

Driving licence

Ability to follow complex instructions

Education

Level 2 or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Skilled Highways Operative to join our highways team in improving and maintaining the county road network. You will lead or support a crew to perform paving, drainage, kerb and channel work, and associated tasks using specialised equipment.

Role requires a valid UK driving licence, level 2 or equivalent qualification, and prior highway/construction experience. A focus on safe, efficient delivery and accurate record keeping is essential.