Job Description

Location:

Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Salary:

Starting from 28,254 per year (Grade 3)

Help Keep North Yorkshire Moving - Join NY Highways

Are you ready to take pride in work that makes a visible difference every day? NY Highways is expanding, and we're looking for a Skilled Operative to join our dedicated team in Kirby Misperton.



Whether you're resurfacing roads, installing kerbs, or operating specialist equipment, your work will help keep communities connected and safe. If you're hands-on, safety-conscious, and ready to grow your career, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Skilled Operative, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality highway maintenance projects, including:


Kerbing, paving, and resurfacing footways and carriageways Operating power tools and specialist equipment Working collaboratively with a skilled team to meet safety and quality standards Following our Safety, Health, and Environmental policies to protect yourself and others

What We're Looking For

We welcome applicants with experience in highways maintenance or similar roles. To be successful in the role you will have some of the following:


Deep excavations, shoring, and drainage work Confined spaces and reinstatement experience Banksman, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheel, Emergency First Aid Safe Dig certification Valid Driving Licence (HGV/LGV is a plus) NRSWA and Traffic Management (TM 12D) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work

Read the full job description here.

Why Join NY Highways?

We're proud to offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where your skills are valued and rewarded:

Competitive Salary & Career Progression

Opportunities to move up the pay scale as you grow.

Generous Leave

24 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 29 days with service.

Job Security

Strong partnerships with North Yorkshire Council and private clients.

Company Vehicle

Provided for use during the working day.

Training & Development

Ongoing learning to help you build your career.

Extra Earnings

Weekend overtime and standby opportunities available.



Explore our full benefits package.

About NY Highways

We maintain nearly 5,800 miles of roads across North Yorkshire and beyond. Our team of over 250 professionals delivers everything from road repairs to street lighting and civil engineering projects. We combine public sector values with a commercial mindset - investing in people, technology, and innovation.



Learn more at www.nyhighways.co.uk

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a hands-on role with real impact, we'd love to hear from you.



Click below to complete a short application form and upload your CV.

For an informal chat, contact

Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner)

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





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Closing Date:

Midnight, Thursday 18th September 2025

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Interviews:

Week commencing 29 September

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 Skilled Operative

Posted:

03/09/2025

Closing date:

18/09/2025

Closing time:

23:59