Job Description

Salary:

Starting from 34,796 per year (Grade 6)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

Location:

Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Shape the Roads of North Yorkshire - Join NY Highways

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering high-quality highways maintenance across North Yorkshire? NY Highways is growing, and we're looking for a skilled Ganger to join our dedicated team at the Thirsk Depot.

As a Ganger, you'll play a key role in improving infrastructure across towns, villages, and rural communities. You'll lead a team, manage projects, and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Why Join NY Highways?

We're not just maintaining roads we're building careers and communities. Here's what you can expect:

Progression & Pay: Opportunities to move up the pay scale as you grow in the role, plus annual pay awards. Generous Leave: 24 days annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 29 days, plus bank holidays. Company Vehicle: Provided for use during the working day. Extra Earnings: Winter overtime, standby, and summer call-out opportunities. Job Security: Strong partnership with North Yorkshire Council and a healthy pipeline of private sector work. Training & Development: Access to a wide range of training courses to help you upskill and advance your career.

About the Role

As a Ganger, you'll lead a team of at least four operatives, delivering maintenance and construction works across Thirsk and surrounding areas. From kerb installation and drainage repairs to footway construction and traffic management, your work will directly impact the safety and quality of our roads.

You'll also:

Ensure works are completed to specification and on schedule Manage supply chain partners and coordinate site activities Operate equipment and carry out routine and cyclical maintenance Participate in out-of-hours call-outs for emergencies and winter maintenance
This is a physically active, outdoor role requiring a good level of fitness. Full PPE and outdoor clothing will be provided.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Level 2 qualification in highway maintenance or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work Proven experience leading and directing a team
Desirable (training provided if needed):

Banksman, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, Emergency First Aid, Safe Dig Traffic Management TM1 and TM2

Application deadline: Midnight on Sunday 19th October 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 20th October

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

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
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person