Job Description

Location:

Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire

Salary:

Starting from 30,273 (Grade 4)

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Lead the Way in Building a Better North Yorkshire

Are you ready to take the next step in your highways career? NY Highways is expanding, and we're looking for a Skilled Operative with LGV or relevant experience to lead 2 person teams and help deliver vital infrastructure projects across North Yorkshire.

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to make a real impact in your community while developing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Why NY Highways?

We're committed to investing in our people. Here's what you'll enjoy:

Competitive Salary & Career Progression

Annual pay reviews and clear pathways for advancement.

Generous Annual Leave

24 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 days with service.

Job Security

Strong partnership with North Yorkshire Council ensures a steady flow of work.

Training & Development

Access to a wide range of accredited courses to help you grow.

Company Vehicle

Provided for use during working hours.

Inclusive Culture

We celebrate diversity and foster a welcoming, respectful workplace.

Your Role as Lead Operative

You'll be hands-on and lead by example, taking responsibility for:

Skilled tasks including kerbing, drainage, patching, ironwork and street furniture installation. Supervising a team of two on maintenance projects such as paving, asphalt laying, fencing, signage, and vegetation management. Ensuring all work complies with health, safety, and environmental standards. Supporting traffic management and general site upkeep. Working flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours shifts.
Read the full job description here: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/ny-highways-opportunities/ny-highways-opportunities-current-vacancies/#

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role you will have experience in highways or construction, ideally with some of the following:

Valid LGV Licence Banksman Manual Handling Abrasive Wheels Emergency First Aid Safe Dig Traffic Management (TM1 & TM2)
This is an active, outdoor role, so a good level of fitness is important. We'll provide full PPE and weather-appropriate gear.

Closing Date:

Midnight, Thursday 18th September 2025

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,273.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Application question(s):

Are you able to carry out works including but not limited to kerbing, basic drainage installation and repairs, inlay/contour patching, renewing ironworks, installing street furniture, modular paving, site
maintenance, excavating holes and trenches, traffic management, maintaining roadside verges?

Licence/Certification:

Category CE Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person