Specialist Heavy Plant Operator (Blyth)

Northumberland County Council; Cowpen; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme – up to 2 days monthly

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Specialist Heavy Plant Operator (Pothole Pro) to join our highways maintenance team. You will operate pothole repair machinery and related plant across Northumberland, delivering high-quality road repairs.

You will hold Level 2 City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Roadworks and have experience with heavy plant and excavators, including JCB 4CX, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Level 2 City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Roadworks or equivalent relevant qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Heavy plant operation

Excavator operation

Education

Level 2 City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Roadworks

Tools

JCB 4CX

Job description

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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.

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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