Job Description

Salary:

From 28,254 per year (Grade 3)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

Location:

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Make a real impact on North Yorkshire's roads.

Join NY Highways and help keep our communities connected and safe. As a Highways Operative with LGV, you'll take on varied, hands-on work that makes a visible difference every day.

Why NY Highways?

We're not just maintaining roads - we're shaping the future of highways across North Yorkshire. While we work closely with North Yorkshire Council, NY Highways is an independent business and not part of the Council itself. This means we combine the best of both worlds: a commercial focus with strong public sector values.



Here's what sets us apart:

Competitive pay

with annual progression

Career development

with funded training and clear progression routes

Generous leave

: 24 days + bank holidays (rising each year up to 29 days)

Company vehicle

during work hours

Pension scheme

with employer contributions

Health & wellbeing support

: Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme, health cash plan

Staff benefits

: Vivup discounts, Cycle to Work, Credit Union access, Death in Service benefit

What You'll Do:

Carry out kerbing, drainage installation, patching, ironwork renewal, and street furniture installation Maintain sites, manage traffic, and keep roadside verges safe Operate specialist highways plant and equipment Drive and operate LGV vehicles (over 7.5 tonnes) and complete safety checks Participate in out-of-hours call-outs for emergencies and winter maintenance

What You'll Need:

Class 2 Driver's Licence (Category C) Ability to work outdoors in all weather (PPE provided) Desirable: Banksman, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, Emergency First Aid, Safe Dig, Traffic Management (TM1 & TM2) This is a physically active role requiring outdoor work in all weather conditions. Full PPE, including outdoor clothing, will be provided.

Read the full job description here.

While we work closely with the Council, NY Highways is an independent business and not part of the Council itself.

Ready to Apply?

Complete our short application form and upload your CV.

Deadline:

Sunday 1st February 2026

Contact Ashley Benford - Resourcing Partner

ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk | 07814 932 389

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.

Highways Operative with LGV

Posted:

14/01/2026

Closing date:

01/02/2026

Closing time:

23:59