Skilled Operative

Applefields School; Boroughbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle use

Pension scheme

Health plan

Cycle to Work

Discounts (Vivup)

Death in Service

Job summary

NY Highways is seeking a Highways Skilled Operative to join our Boroughbridge team. This permanent, full-time role involves maintaining and improving the local highway network, carrying out routine and reactive works, and taking part in an out-of-hours emergency callout rota.

You'll work outdoors in all weather conditions with full PPE provided, and benefit from training, clear career progression, and a company vehicle for on-site use. A Royal London pension scheme is also available.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out highways maintenance activities is essential.
• Must hold a Level 2 Highway Maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• Certifications in Banksman, Abrasive Wheels and First Aid are required.
• Training in Manual Handling and Safe Dig is desirable.
• TM1/TM2 Traffic Management qualifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the local highway network through routine and reactive works.
• Carry out kerbing, drainage, patching and general site maintenance tasks.
• Install street furniture and assist with traffic management activities.
• Operate highways plant, tools and equipment and support emergency response.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency callouts and on-call duties.

Education

Level 2 Highway Maintenance

Banksman

Abrasive Wheels

Emergency First Aid

Manual Handling & Safe Dig

TM1/TM2 Traffic Management

Job description

Salary: From £28,254 per year
Grade: 3
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 per week
Location: Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

Looking for a role in highway maintenance, with more responsibility, variety and opportunities to progress?

Do you want secure, practical work where your experience makes a real difference? NY Highways is looking for a Highways Skilled Operative to join our close-knit team based in Boroughbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Highways Operative looking to build on existing skills, take on more technical work and continue developing their career within a respected local employer.

What you'll be doing

As part of a supportive, experienced team, you'll help maintain and improve the local highway network, carrying out a wide range of routine and reactive works, including:

• Kerbing, drainage, patching and ironwork repairs
• Installation of street furniture and general site maintenance
• Traffic management activities and verge maintenance
• Operating highways plant, tools and equipment
• Supporting emergency response activities and out-of-hours callouts

You'll also take part in an out-of-hours emergency callout rota.

This is a hands-on, outdoor role, working in all weather conditions. Full PPE and outdoor clothing are provided.

This is a great opportunity to secure a permanent role, offering strong benefits, ongoing training and long-term career progression.

With NY Highways you'll have:

• A secure, permanent role with a respected highways provider
• Training and development from day one, including nationally recognised highways qualifications
• Clear pathways for career progression into supervisory and specialist roles
• Annual pay progression
• Generous annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 29 days, plus bank holidays
• Company vehicle use during the working day
• Membership of the Royal London pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Health Cash Plan, Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to additional benefits including Cycle to Work, Vivup discounts, Credit Union and Death in Service cover
• Job stability through our long-term partnership with North Yorkshire Council

You’ll be successful if you have:

• Experience carrying out highways maintenance activities
• Level 2 qualification in Highway Maintenance, or equivalent practical experience
• Banksman, Abrasive Wheels, Emergency First Aid certification
• Manual Handling and Safe Dig training
• Traffic Management TM1 and TM2 qualifications

You will also:

• Enjoy practical, hands-on work, comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Take pride in delivering work safely and professionally
• Work well as part of a team
• Respond flexibly to operational requirements

At NY Highways we’re committed to developing our people. If you don’t fully meet all of the criteria for this post, we may be able to offer an alternative role and support you with the training needed to progress into positions like this in the future.

NY Highways delivers highways services in partnership with North Yorkshire Council. While we work closely with the Council, we’re an independent organisation with a strong commercial focus and public service values.

We invest in our people, training and equipment, creating a supportive working environment where you can build a long‑term career close to home.

For an informal chat, contact Ashley Benford at [e-mail] or call 07814 932389.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance‑misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.