Job Description

Salary:

From 28,285 per year (Grade 3)

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time (40 hours a week)

Location:

Thirsk, North Yorkshire

"Bringing innovative solutions to the roads of North Yorkshire and beyond"

As NY Highways goes from strength to strength, we are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Skilled Operatives to join our team based in Thirsk. Skilled Operatives deliver a wide variety of routine or cyclical works, which can include kerbing, paving and resurfacing footways and carriageways in accordance with our local community's needs.

As a Skilled Operative you will...

Work as part of a team, you will understand and carry out all work to the highest standard whilst following Safety, Health and Environmental policies and risk assessments. This will involve using a range of power tools and equipment and working with different NY Highways employees.

This is the ideal role if you already have similar experience in a Highways maintenance role and looking to join a progressive and forward-looking business that offers training and the opportunity progress in your career.

To be successful in this role...

It would be beneficial if you had experience in any of the following skills and qualifications. If you have some of the below we encourage you to apply. We are able to offer training to gain further qualifications needed to carry out the varying projects NY Highways work on.

Deep excavations

Shoring

Drainage Work

Confined Spaces

Re-instatement of both footway & carriageway

Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheel

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Valid Driving Licence and HGV/LGV licence is an advantage

NRSWA

Relevant TM 12D

Be able to work within set timeframes

Be motivated be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Be flexible in your working approach - out of hours working is essential

Read the full job description here

What we can offer you:

The opportunity to progress up the pay scale as you develop your skills in the role, alongside yearly pay awards.

An additional annual leave day for each year you work with us, up to 5 years continuous service increasing from 24 to 29 days allowance, plus bank holidays.

Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council and the guaranteed work they commission to us, alongside healthy workstreams from private sector clients.

Commitment to your training and development, offering a variety of training courses for you to gain new skills and progress your career with NY Highways.

For further information on our benefits and discount schemes, please read here

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

The deadline for applications is midnight on

Wednesday 9th July 2025

Interviews are planned to take place on the

week commencing 14th July 2025

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 28,285.00 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: 09/07/2025
Reference ID: NYH39493