Job Description

Salary at 45 hours per week:

From 31,785.85 (Grade 3)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time, Countywide

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

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.

As a Highway Skilled Operative you will...

Deliver a wide range of skilled highways maintenance tasks, including kerbing, drainage repairs, patching, ironwork renewal, modular paving, and installing street furniture. Operate plant and equipment safely and effectively to carry out general maintenance and repairs in line with health and safety standards. Support winter maintenance operations, including driving gritting vehicles, snow clearance, and responding to emergency call-outs. Assist with gully cleansing, cable detection, and traffic management duties. Accurately complete risk assessments, record work and defects using handheld devices, and take responsibility for tools and equipment. Contribute to the upkeep of roadside verges, excavation works, and site maintenance as part of routine and cyclical operations. 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 in highways maintenance or construction, with the ability to carry out a variety of skilled tasks such as drainage, kerbing, and patching. Hold a relevant Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in highway maintenance. Demonstrate a good understanding of health and safety practices, including risk assessments and safe systems of work. Be confident using plant and equipment, with training provided where necessary. Be a team player with strong communication skills and a proactive, flexible approach to work. Be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including unsocial hours as part of an on-call rota. Be willing to undertake further training in areas such as traffic management, manual handling, and emergency first aid.
Read more about the responsibilities listed in the job description for the role here: https://nycjobs.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/I/3673/0/453831/22251/highways-skilled-operative

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.

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 Type: Full-time

Pay: From 31,785.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/07/2025
Reference ID: NYH39734