Supervisor Roadworker

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council; Oldham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Supervisor Roadworker to undertake and supervise the maintenance and construction of roads, sewers, drains and groundwork, as part of a team or alone. The role covers operating highways vehicles, and winter maintenance activities.

You will have essential criteria including highway maintenance experience, a valid driving license and supervision/mentoring experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of highway maintenance and construction work.
• A valid driving license.
• Supervision and mentoring experience.
• Desirable: New Roads & Street Works Accredited Operative.
• Desirable: Training in the use of small plant, such, but not limited to, abrasive wheel and light plant.

Responsibilities

• Construction and maintenance of roads and sewers
• Winter Maintenance duties
• Driving specialist Plant
• Various groundworks

Skills

Supervision experience

Mentoring experience

Highway maintenance experience

Driving license

Job description

Place

Highways

Supervisor Roadworker

Ref: 001746

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £35,570 - £39,481 per annum (Grade 6)

Hours: 36.66 per week

Location: Moorhey Street Depot, Moorhey Street, Oldham, OL4 1JF

Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2026

Interview Date: w/c Monday 9 November 2026

Role Overview:

To undertake and supervise, as part of a team or as an individual, the maintenance and construction of roads ,sewers, drains and groundwork, in addition to skilled operations and winter maintenance activities.

• The operation/driving of highways vehicles.
  
• Driving/Operation of light/heavy specialist plant for the purpose of highways works.

The post holder would also be required to carry out manual groundworks and the use of small plant.

• Flagging, kerbing/edging, block paving and concrete works all to precise lines and levels.
  
• Application and compaction of granular bituminous materials.

The post holder will also be able to take part in out of hours work on Winter Maintenance and other Highway emergency works.

The post holder would also need to be numerate and literate to complete both electronic and written work sheets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construction and maintenance of roads and sewers
  
• Winter Maintenance duties
  
• Driving specialist Plant
  
• Various groundworks

Key Requirements:

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant experience of highway maintenance and construction work
  
• A valid driving license
  
• Supervision and mentoring experience

Desirable Criteria:

• New Roads & Street Works Accredited Operative
  
• Training in the use of small plant, such, but not limited to, abrasive wheel and light plant
  
• A valid driving license with category C, CE, C1 and up-to-date CPC training

About Us:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:

A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.