Skilled Highways Operative (Hexham)

Northumberland County Council; Hexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme (where applicable)

Job summary

Northumberland County Council seeks a full-time highways operative at Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham. You will lead or join a team delivering highway maintenance including paving, drainage and kerb work, while following plans and schedules to meet project requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a valid driving licence and experience in highways/construction, with the ability to plan resources and maintain accurate records. The role involves on-site work and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Valid Driving Licence required.
• Previous experience in Highways and Construction preferred.
• Level 2 or Equivalent Qualification.
• Ability to understand complex spoken and written instructions and read plans and schedules.
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise resources and staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out modular and block paving works.
• Lay insitu concrete and reinforce with steel as required.
• Install and repair drainage pipes and systems; operate jetting plant.
• Set up and adjust formwork, shoring equipment and kerb and channel works.
• Handle and install iron work such as manholes, gullys and valve cases; fit bollards and undertake excavation work.

Skills

Driving Licence

Teamwork

Plan resources

Reading plans/drawings

Communication

Education

Level 2 or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

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You will lead or be part of a team and will carry out highways repairs/maintenance tasks including;

• Modular and block paving
• Laying insitu concrete and associated steel reinforcement
• Associated iron work (i.e., manholes, gully’s, valve cases),
• Laying kerb and channels
• Installing and repairing of all types of drainage pipes and systems and operate mechanical jetting plant
• Fitting formwork and shoring-up equipment
• Fitting metal concrete bollards and excavation work.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• Valid Driving Licence
• Previous experience in Highways and Construction
• Level 2 or Equivalent Qualification
• The ability to understand complex detailed spoken and written instructions, as well as plans drawings schedules and calculate work requirements and keep accurate work records.
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise resources and staff, including own time.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Andy Fisher (Area Manager) via email; [e-mail]

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.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here .

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)

Further information

Please note that this is a full timeposition.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here .

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