Roadworker Level 3

Lockington; Beverley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beverley Highways Maintenance Team is seeking a Senior Roadworker Level 3 in Beverley. You will lead operational teams to deliver highway maintenance and construction projects across the East Riding of Yorkshire, ensuring safety and accessibility for all users.

You should have proven supervisory experience in highways maintenance or construction, with a proactive approach and ability to motivate others. A full, clean driving licence is essential, with HGV training anticipated for progression.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have proven supervisory or team-leading experience in highways maintenance or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational teams in delivering a wide range of highway maintenance and construction projects.
• Oversee tasks including larger-scale construction works, planer patching and surfacing, drainage schemes, footway repairs and general highway construction and maintenance.

Job description

The job itself

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Beverley Highways Maintenance Teamfor a Senior Roadworker Level 3. The team is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the highway and footway network across the East Riding of Yorkshire, helping to ensure the network remains safe and accessible for all users.

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and engaging individual with proven leadership skills to join our successful team. As a Senior Roadworker, you will lead operational teams in delivering a wide range of highway maintenance and construction projects, including larger-scale construction works, planer patching and surfacing, drainage schemes, footway repairs, and general highway construction and maintenance activities.

The Highways Team has a strong "can-do" attitude and is committed to delivering high-quality services and workmanship for all highway users.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in a supervisory or team-leading role within the highways maintenance or construction industry. You should have a proactive and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to motivate others and contribute to the continued success and development of the service.

A full, clean driving licence is essential, with a Category C1 entitlement preferred. Candidates who do not currently hold a Category C1 entitlement will be required to undertake and pass an HGV medical and commit to HGV driver training within six months of their start date, with the expectation of achieving Category C+E entitlements.

The position is based on a standard 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday. The basic salary is £31,525 per annum. However, through participation in overtime, emergency standby, or winter maintenance standby arrangements, employees can typically earn up to £42,250 per annum, depending on the standby rotas they choose to undertake.

The Highways Service operates a year-round out-of-hours emergency standby serviceto respond to incidents and emergencies on the highway network outside normal working hours. Successful applicants can volunteer to participate in this standby rota as part of their role.

The Council is committed to investing in the development of its employees and supporting career progression. Successful candidates will receive ongoing training in health and safety, leadership, and technical skills, together with opportunities for professional development to enhance their knowledge and help unlock their future potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highways operative looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in maintaining and improving the East Riding's highway infrastructure.