Job Description

Skilled Operative - Join Our Selby Team



Join a team that's shaping the future of North Yorkshire's roads. At NY Highways, we don't just maintain infrastructure - we keep communities connected and safe.



Location: Selby, North Yorkshire



Contract: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours/week)



Salary: From 28,254 per year (Grade 3)





About Us



NY Highways is a growing highways services and maintenance provider, serving both public and private sector clients across North Yorkshire and beyond. Our Selby team takes pride in delivering high-quality work that enhances our local communities.





Your Role



As a Skilled Operative, you'll carry out a wide range of skilled tasks including kerbing, drainage installation, patching, ironwork renewal, street furniture installation, and more. You'll also support general maintenance duties like site upkeep, traffic management, and roadside verge maintenance.



You'll work on diverse maintenance projects such as concrete work, paving, asphalt laying, fence repair, sign erecting, and vegetation management. Flexibility is key as some out-of-hours work is required.





Recent Projects



Our team recently completed improvement works on New Lane, including wider pathways, new paving, and safer crossing points. These enhancements have improved pedestrian access and revitalized the area with Yorkstone paving and conservation kerbs. Exciting new projects are on the horizon, and you could be part of them!





What We Offer


Competitive salary with performance-based progression and overtime opportunities

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

Cycle2Work and home tech schemes

Retail, travel, and leisure discounts

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity leave package

Job stability through North Yorkshire Council partnership

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive and supportive team culture


Read our rewards brochure here





Career Development



We invest in your future. Whether you're looking to build on existing skills or gain new qualifications, we can offer full training and development opportunities to help you grow with us.





Proud to Serve our Community



At the Selby Depot, you'll be part of a supportive, close-knit team that takes pride in delivering high-quality work and making a difference in the community.





Preferred Qualifications


Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Traffic Management TM1 and TM2


Don't worry if you don't tick every box - if you have some of the above we can offer training to help you gain the qualifications needed for the role.



This is a physically active role, requiring you to work outdoors in all weathers. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Full Personal Protective Equipment, including outdoor clothing, will be provided.





Ready to Apply?



Complete a short online application and upload your CV. Your supporting statement will be used to shortlist against the job description

For an informal chat about the role, contact Ashley Benford at ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk or call 07814 932 389.



Deadline for applications: Midnight on Friday 25th July 2025



Interviews are planned to take place on week commencing 4th August




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.

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