Specialist Heavy Plant Operator (Blyth)

North East Combined Authority; Blyth; Hybride; GBP 27 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave 26d

Pension scheme

Flexi leave

Résumé du poste

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Specialist Heavy Plant Operator (Pothole Pro) to join our highways maintenance team. You will operate specialist pothole repair plant across Northumberland and assist with highway maintenance and construction works.

Applicants should hold Level 2 City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Roadworks (or equivalent) with experience operating heavy plant and excavators, and a valid UK driving licence; standby and emergency response flexibility required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Roadworks (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience operating heavy plant and excavators (e.g., JCB 4CX or similar).
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across Northumberland with standby/emergency flexibility.

Responsabilités

• Operate specialist pothole repair and highway maintenance plant across Northumberland.
• Carry out highway maintenance and construction activities, including excavation and repair works.
• Inspect, maintain and service plant and equipment per manufacturer guidance.
• Complete associated paperwork, plant inspections, vehicle checks and work records.
• Work safely in line with Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and Chapter 8 requirements.
• Support winter maintenance, emergency call-outs and other highway operational activities when required.

Connaissances

Heavy plant operation

Driving licence (UK)

Safety consciousness

Formation

Level 2 City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Roadworks

Description du poste

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.

Northumberland County Council is 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 skilled and motivated Specialist Heavy Plant Operator (Pothole Pro) to join our highways maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity to operate specialist pothole repair machinery and associated plant equipment, helping to deliver high-quality road repairs and maintenance works across Northumberland. Specialist Pothole Pro training and ongoing development will be provided.

What you'll be doing:

• Operating specialist pothole repair and highway maintenance plant across Northumberland.
• Carrying out highway maintenance and construction activities, including excavation and repair works.
• Inspecting, maintaining and servicing plant and equipment in line with manufacturer guidance.
• Completing associated paperwork, plant inspections, vehicle checks and work records.
• Working safely in accordance with Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and Chapter 8 requirements.
• Supporting winter maintenance, emergency call-outs and other highway operational activities when required.

What you'll bring:

• Level 2, City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Roadworks, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Relevant qualifications and experience operating heavy plant and excavators, ideally including JCB 4CX or equivalent machinery.
• Experience in highway maintenance and construction works, including working in a safety‑critical environment.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to travel throughout Northumberland, with flexibility to participate in standby and emergency response arrangements.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Simon Mavin (Construction Manager) via email; [e-mail]

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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What you need to know

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

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

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

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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