Skilled Highways Operative

ROLE OF THE JOB

You will lead or be part of a team and will carry out highways repairs/maintenance tasks including:

• Modular and block paving
• Laying in‑situ concrete and associated steel reinforcement
• Associated iron work (i.e., manholes, gullies, valve cases)
• Laying kerb and channels
• Installing and repairing all types of drainage pipes and systems and operating mechanical jetting plant
• Fitting formwork and shoring‑up equipment
• Fitting metal concrete bollards and performing excavation work

• Valid Driving Licence
• Previous experience in Highways and Construction
• NVQ L2 or Equivalent Qualification
• The ability to understand complex detailed spoken and written instructions, as well as plans, drawings, schedules and calculate work requirements and keep accurate work records
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise resources and staff, including own time

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.

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

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)

To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please .

Please note that this is a full time position.

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.

British Sign Language: nort

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss:
Text relay service dial  623930

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.