Skilled Operative

Title: Highways Skilled Operative with LGV
Location: Seamer Carr, North Yorkshire
Salary: £28,591 – £30,114 p. a
You will have the opportunity to be placed on the Highway Call Out and the Winter Driver rota where you will receive*:
Standby Allowance: £24 per shift
Call Out Payments: £216 per week
Winter Driving: £120 for mornings on standby (Midnight to 7:30am, Mon – Fri) + hourly rate for hours worked £216 for evenings and weekends (4pm to Midnight Mon – Fri plus 24hours on Saturdays and Sundays) + hourly rate for hours worked
Contract: Permanent,Full Time (40 hours a week)
Benefits: 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays’, company pension and other benefits.
Do you have experience of working on Highway maintenance or within the construction industry and looking to redirect your career?
Are you looking for a new challenge that offers variety and the satisfaction of making a difference to our local communities?
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Skilled Operative to join us at NY Highways at our Seamer Carr Depot. You will play an important part in ensuring NY Highways continue to provide an excellent highways maintenance service to North Yorkshire. You might already have Highway Maintenance experience or currently working in an industry that you can transfer over from such as Construction or Agriculture.
This role is varied, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in maintenance projects and will undertake a wide range of routine and cyclical highway maintenance activities including; kerbing, concrete work, paving and slabbing, laying asphalt, iron work, boundary fence repair and maintenance, sign erecting and vegetation works.
“Bringing innovative solutions to the roads of North Yorkshire and beyond”
Working as part of a team, you will carry out all work to the highest standard whilst following Safety, Health and Environmental policies and risk assessments. This will involve using a range of power and hand tools and operating small plant equipment. You will have good communication skills to work effectively with your NY Highways employees as well as being able to work within set timeframes but be flexible in your working approach – some out of hours working is essential.
This is a role where you will be physically active and will be working outdoors in all weathers from hot summers to cold winters. You will be provided with full Personal Protective Equipment including outdoor clothing.
For this vacancy it would be beneficial if you had experience in any of the following skills and qualifications. You do not need to have all of them and if you have some of the below, we encourage you to apply. We will offer training to gain further qualifications needed to carry out the varying projects NY Highways work on.
· Shoring
· Drainage Work
· Confined Spaces
· Re-instatement of both footway & carriageway
· Banksman
· Manual Handling
· Abrasive Wheel
· Emergency First Aid
· Safe Dig
· Valid Driving Licence and Class 2 licence is an advantage
· NRSWA
· Relevant TM 12D
It is desirable for you to have a Class 2 licence as it will allow you to be part in our Winter Maintenance rota, working shifts as a Gritter Driver over the Winter Season (training provided where required). Taking part in our Winter Gritter Driver programme, will allow you to earn more money alongside your main employment with us during the winter months (usually October through to March) whilst working alongside another team.
If you have experience in some of the skills listed above without a Class 2 we will be able to help you gain your LGV licence (subject to passing probation).
This is the ideal role if you already have similar experience in a Highways maintenance and looking to join a progressive business that offers training and the opportunity progress in your career.
We are also keen to speak with people with transferrable skills from a construction background including those who have gone through workplace apprenticeships in this skill area.
About us
NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance to street lighting and road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council combining a commercial focus with public sector values.
We are looking to lead the way in Highway innovation whilst developing and rewarding our workforce. With the responsibility of a network of roads that stretch for almost 5800 miles and a team of around 250 experienced professionals, there isn’t much we don’t know about highway maintenance. Our aims are supported by our staff who have years of industry experience and knowledge.
Since launching, we have invested in our people and technology – from promoting staff and training the next generation of Operatives, Mechanics, Electricians and Surveyors via apprenticeships to adopting the latest technology and a strong commitment to Quality and Environmental principles
For further details on NY Highways, please visit www.nyhighways.co.uk
What we can offer you
When you join us, we can offer career development, a choice of benefits and support through our reward and benefits program:

Salary – We are pleased to offer a competitive salary from £28,591 per year. If you have a Class 2 licence you will also be able to earn more by working additional hours and being included on the Winter Maintenance rotas (which would require working evenings and at weekends.
Pension – Company Pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%
Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays. Accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years
Career Development – We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer courses and training relevant to this role and your progression.
Choices – Our benefits scheme includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, childcare vouchers with our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

We’re proud of our workforce and the work they do in our communities. We want people to join us who can bring their experience and add value to our organisation. We are working hard to create a inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
How to Apply
To apply, you can upload your CV by clicking on the “Apply” button below and filling out the short application form. If you require further support with your application, please email danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk
To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process, please call Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Partner) on 07977743718.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 12th November 2023
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.
*Details can be discussed further at interview stage
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £28,591.00-£30,114.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
On-site parking
Store discount

Schedule:

Flexitime
Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person