Highways Operative​/Driver

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the delivery of Highways Maintenance works.

• A knowledge and experience of civil groundworks is essential and should include working within a live Highway environment.
• Highways Operatives will work as part of a Team covering minor reactive repairs (potholes, lift and relay paving) and planned construction teams.
• It is desirable to have working knowledge of larger construction works including paving, kerbing, drainage, bricklaying and resurfacing.
• You should have a level 2 qualification or equivalent in Highways or working towards a trade qualification.

• 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)

Please note that this is a full time position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Text relay service dial:  623930.

• Job Category Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
• Directorate Place and Regeneration
• Location Cowley Road, Blyth, United Kingdom