Skilled Operative

NY Highways•Richmond, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

NY Highways is looking for a Highways Skilled Operative to join their close-knit team based in Brompton-on-Swale, near Richmond, working across North Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Highways Operative looking to build on existing skills, take on more technical work and continue developing their career within a respected local employer. This is a hands-on, outdoor role, working in all weather conditions. Full PPE and outdoor clothing are provided. The role involves an out-of-hours emergency callout rota.

Requirements

Experience carrying out highways maintenance activities.
Level 2 qualification in Highway Maintenance, or equivalent practical experience.
Banksman, Abrasive Wheels, Emergency First Aid certification.
Manual Handling and Safe Dig training.
Traffic Management TM1 and TM2 qualifications.
Enjoy practical, hands-on work, comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Take pride in delivering work safely and professionally.
Work well as part of a team.
Respond flexibly to operational requirements.
Right to work within the UK.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the local highway network.
Carry out routine and reactive works including kerbing, drainage, patching and ironwork repairs.
Installation of street furniture and general site maintenance.
Traffic management activities and verge maintenance.
Operating highways plant, tools and equipment.
Supporting emergency response activities and out-of-hours callouts.
Participate in an out-of-hours emergency callout rota.

Benefits

Permanent role.
Ongoing training and development, including nationally recognised highways qualifications.
Clear pathways for career progression into supervisory and specialist roles.
Annual pay progression.
Generous annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 29 days, plus bank holidays.
Company vehicle use during the working day.
Membership of the Royal London pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%.
Health Cash Plan, Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to additional benefits including Cycle to Work, Vivup discounts, Credit Union and Death in Service cover.
Job stability through long-term partnership with North Yorkshire Council.