Job Description

Bring Your Expertise to North Yorkshire - Become a Highly Skilled Craftsperson with NY Highways!

Salary:

From 32,433 (Grade 5)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

Location:

Whitby, North Yorkshire

Shape the Roads That Keep Our County Moving

Are you a hands-on professional with specialist skills in highways maintenance or construction? We're looking for highly skilled craftspeople to deliver essential projects from our depots in Whitby or Seamer on the East Coast of North Yorkshire. From bustling towns to rural landscapes, your work will make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Why Join NY Highways?

We offer more than a job. We provide stability, recognition, and opportunities to grow. Here's what you'll enjoy:

Job Security:

Permanent role with guaranteed projects across North Yorkshire.

Competitive Pay:

Starting salary from 32,433 for 40 hours per week.

Career Development:

Training courses, qualifications, and clear progression pathways.

Generous Leave:

24 days annual leave (rising to 29 after 5 years) plus bank holidays.

Company Vehicle:

Use during the working day.

Great Benefits:

Pension scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

Supportive Culture:

Work in a team that values safety, innovation, and your professional growth.

What You'll Do

As a Highly Skilled Craftsperson, you'll apply your expertise to deliver high quality highways maintenance and construction works. Your responsibilities will include:


Carrying out skilled tasks such as kerbing, drainage repairs, patching, ironwork renewal, modular paving, and installing street furniture. Applying specialist skills in areas like stonemasonry, bricklaying, resurfacing, or road marking. Operating specialist tools and plant equipment safely and effectively. Completing risk assessments and maintaining accurate records using handheld devices. Working collaboratively with your team and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in highways maintenance or construction. Specialist skills in at least one area: stonemasonry, bricklaying, kerbing, paving, resurfacing, or road marking. A relevant Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience. Strong understanding of health and safety practices. Confidence using plant and equipment relevant to your expertise. Flexibility to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including occasional unsocial hours. Willingness to undertake training in traffic management, manual handling, and operated plant (e.g., 360 excavator, dumper, roller).

Read the full job description here

About NY Highways

We maintain and improve North Yorkshire's roads, delivering everything from routine maintenance to major infrastructure projects. With a network of nearly 5,800 miles and a team of 250 professionals, we combine commercial focus with public sector values. We invest in our people and technology to lead the way in highway innovation.



Learn more at www.nyhighways.co.uk.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us build a safer, smarter future for North Yorkshire - !

Questions?

Contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) on 07814 932 389 or ?? ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk.

Closing date:

Midnight, Sunday 15 February 2026



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.

Highways Highly Skilled Craftsperson

Posted:

26/01/2026

Closing date:

15/02/2026

Closing time:

23:59