Job Description

Salary:

Grade 6/7 From 34,796 per year

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time (40 hours) 5 days plus opportunity for weekend overtime and standby

Location:

Area 7, Selby

Do you want to join a commercial organisation that offers job security and stability?

At NY Highways, we are continuing to grow, and with the help of our people, we are the highways services and maintenance provider of choice to both private and public sector clients across North Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

We are looking for a Trainee Supervisor to join and supervise operatives and subcontractors on highway and construction works in Selby and the surrounding areas. Past projects the team have completed include improvement works on New Lane; constructing wider pathways new paving and crossing points. The Yorkstone paving and conservation kerbs enhanced the visual aspects of the area and provided residents and visitors with safer pedestrianised access to the new businesses along the street. There are other secured projects planned in the area, that you can be involved in that will see vast improvements made around the area.

There will be times when you will be required to work in other areas to support a variety of projects.

What we can offer you

We want people like you to join us. With your knowledge and experience, you can help us create a dynamic and inclusive environment for all. Our workforce makes us who we are, and we want you to feel valued for what you do.

In return for your commitment, we are pleased to offer you:

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

24 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) and 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.

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

We are committed to the development and training of our staff and can offer a variety of training courses for you to gain new skills and progress in your career with NYH.

The use of a company vehicle to use during the working day

As a Trainee Supervisor

You will visit sites before work starts, discussing traffic management requirements for each job, ensure Daily Briefings to all operatives and subcontractors are carried out and see that works are completed on time and to specification.

From ensuring safe working methods are followed to promoting positive morale no two days are the same as you help lead teams providing highway services to keep North Yorkshire moving. This role offers the opportunity to learn and develop all of the skills required to successfully complete highway maintenance activities.

To be successful in the role, you will have some of the following skills and experience:

Have significant experience in highway / construction related activities at Ganger level or equivalent and a demonstrable proven track record of project delivery and/managing others.

Good communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment

Commitment to partnering and to a high-quality service

Awareness of company operating and safety procedures

Competent IT skills and computer literacy using MS Office / Outlook / Project, financial systems (Sage or similar) and operational systems (Symology or similar)

You must have a full UK drivers' licence with the ability to travel around the county

You can read the full job description here; https://nyresourcing.co.uk/ny-highways-opportunities/ny-highways-opportunities-current-vacancies/#

If you are interested in this role but feel you are better suited to a Supervisor role, we encourage you to consider our Supervisor position which can be viewed here. The successful candidate will be offered either the Supervisor or Trainee Supervisor role.

Closing Date: Midnight on

Sunday 6th July 2025

Interviews are expected to be held on

w/c 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 34,796.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/07/2025