Trainee Supervisor

NY Highways; Selby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Leave entitlement 24-29 days

Royal London pension

Funded training

Cycle-to-Work

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Job summary

NY Highways is seeking a motivated Trainee Supervisor to join our Highways Operations team in North Yorkshire. You will support operational activities across capital schemes, general maintenance, winter works and drainage, while developing leadership skills and progressing through a structured career grade.

The role offers hands-on supervision, collaboration with contractors and stakeholders, and funded training to help you progress from Grade 6 to Grade 7 as your knowledge grows.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects or supervising teams in highways/construction or related activities.
• Strong people leadership and coaching abilities with a collaborative approach.
• Good IT literacy, including MS Office and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day highway maintenance and improvement works.
• Assist planning and programming of labour, plant, materials and resources.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
• Carry out site inspections, inductions, toolbox talks and safety checks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your highways career? Perhaps you're an experienced operative looking to move into supervision, or you already have experience leading teams and delivering projects in a highways, construction or maintenance environment. At NY Highways, we're looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Supervisor to join our Highways Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and progress through our structured career grade pathway whilst helping to deliver essential highway services across North Yorkshire. As a Trainee Supervisor, you'll support the delivery of operational activities across key service areas including:

• Capital Schemes
• General Maintenance
• Winter & Surface Treatments
• Cyclical & Drainage Operations

You'll work alongside experienced Supervisors and Senior Supervisors, gaining valuable hands-on experience and responsibility while developing the skills needed to progress within the role.

What you'll be doing

• Supervise day-to-day highway maintenance and improvement works.
• Support the planning and programming of labour, plant, materials and resources.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Carry out site inspections, inductions, toolbox talks and safety checks.
• Monitor progress of schemes and maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Work closely with contractors, stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Coach, mentor and motivate operational teams.
• Assist in managing budgets, resources and work programmes.
• Help deliver an excellent service to North Yorkshire's communities.

Experience within highways, construction, civil engineering or a related industry would be beneficial, but we are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable supervisory experience who are looking for a new challenge.

Career development

This role forms part of a structured career grade pathway, providing opportunities to develop your technical expertise, leadership capability and industry qualifications. You'll receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to undertake relevant training, including winter service and highways-related qualifications, helping you progress from Grade 6 to Grade 7 as your knowledge and experience grow.

Why join NY Highways?

At NY Highways, you'll be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. From maintaining vital transport links to supporting emergency responses and winter services, our work helps keep North Yorkshire's communities connected and safe.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Annual salary progression
• 24-29 days leave + bank holidays
• Royal London pension (employer contributions up to 6%)
• Funded training + real career progression
• Cycle-to-Work, Vivup, wellbeing support
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of highway projects.
• The chance to build a long-term career with a trusted local organisation.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your leadership potential, gain valuable experience and build a rewarding career in highways operations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep North Yorkshire moving.

Close date: Sunday 11th October. Interviews are planned to be held on week commencing 19th October. 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.

• Experience of delivering projects and/or supervising teams. Ideally within Highways, Construction or related activities
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Strong communication and a collaborative and positive approach to working
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.