Job Description

Salary at 45 hours per week:

From 39,146 (Grade 6)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time

Are you able to work part of a team with experience of working on road and highway construction and maintenance?

NY Highways are growing our External Works team. This is an excellent chance to become part of team working on a diverse array of projects across North Yorkshire. These works supplement the guaranteed work that NY Highways delivers on behalf of North Yorkshire Council. As a result, we can offer a confirmed, long-term and secure portfolio of diverse works including major ongoing projects in Skipton, Harrogate and Scarborough.

We have Ganger positions open for individuals with hands-on highways experience. As a member of the External Works team, you will join and help lead site-based team delivering specific projects across the different infrastructure in North Yorkshire - from busy towns to rural areas.

As a Ganger you will...

Lead and supervise a skilled team of at least four operatives to deliver high-quality highways maintenance and construction works. Take charge on-site, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification--on time and to a high standard. Carry out a wide range of skilled tasks including kerbing, drainage installation and repairs, footway and carriageway construction, patching, ironwork renewal, modular paving, and more. Oversee traffic management, site inductions, subcontractor coordination, and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. Use handheld devices to record work, defects, and maintain accurate site records. Participate in emergency and winter maintenance call-outs, including snow clearance and gritting operations. Motivate, mentor, and coach your team while working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders. We have depots across North Yorkshire. For this role you can work from any of them including Richmond, Thirsk, Scarborough, Whitby, Kirby Misperton, Selby, Boroughbridge or Skipton

To be successful in this role you will...

Have experience leading and directing teams in highways or civil engineering environments. Be skilled in a variety of maintenance activities such as drainage, kerbing, resurfacing, and street furniture installation. Possess a relevant Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in highway maintenance. Demonstrate strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work. Be confident using plant and equipment, and capable of planning and calculating materials needed for jobs. Be flexible, reliable, and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions--including unsocial hours as part of an on-call rota. Hold or be willing to obtain training in Banksman, Manual Handling, Traffic Management (TM1/TM2), and other relevant certifications.
Read the job description here : Https://nycjobs.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/I/6912/0/453859/23709/ganger

What we can offer you

A competitive salary with opportunities for progression Annual leave starting at 24 days, increasing to 29 days with 5 years' service, plus bank holidays Use of a company vehicle during the working day Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council A strong commitment to your training and development, including a variety of courses to support your career growth

About NY Highways

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 including delivering highway civil engineering & infrastructure projects.

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

Deadline for applications:

Midnight on Tuesday 22nd July 2025

Interviews are planned to take place on

week commencing 28th July 2025

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 34,796.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/07/2025
Reference ID: NYH39746