Job Description

Salary: 29,064 - 31,537 per annum

Grade: G

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Would you like to be part of one of our friendly, welcoming Highways teams, who are proud to manage all aspects of the highway network? If so, you are just what we are looking for!



Our county includes a number of vibrant Market towns and two beautiful National Parks with easy access to York Leeds and Newcastle.



Join us in keeping this vital and scenic network running smoothly.

The Role

As a Technical Assistant, reporting direct to the Area Manager you will:


Provide technical assistance to Highway Operation teams Contribute to the delivery of effective highway works through tasks as assigned by the Area Manager and identified through target setting and monitoring, performance appraisal and development and training Management interrogation and co-ordination of complex databases and spread sheets Production of presentation quality maps, plans and technical drawings Contribute to the data collection to develop the revenue and capital scheme delivery Organising, preparation and implementation of permanent and temporary Traffic Regulation Orders as assigned

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About You

The successful candidate will:


Have strong analytical skills Be an excellent communicator Have good decision-making skills Be able to prioritise and organise their own workload as well as being able to work well within a busy team environment.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:


A local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution Salary sacrifice schemes Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more! Travel loans Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Contact and apply:

For further information about the role please contact Hannah Benson via email (Hannah.Benson@northyorks.gov.uk) or phone (07967 453602).



Applying is easy, , register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on Monday 3rd November 2025.



Your personal statement should outline your motivation for applying, and how you meet the Person Specification criteria for the role

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Key Documents:

Job description.pdf



Total Rewards Brochure

Key dates:

Closing date:Monday 3rd November 2025.



Interview date: Week commencing 17th November 2025





NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Council's purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Highways Technical Assistant

Salary:

29,064 - 31,537 per annum

Posted:

20/10/2025

Closing date:

03/11/2025

Closing time:

23:59