Job Description

Location:

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Salary:

From 42,412 per year

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 7:30-16:00, occasional weekends)

Benefits: 24 days' holiday + bank holidays, company pension, retail discounts, and more

Drive the Future of Highways in North Yorkshire

At NY Highways, we're proud to deliver essential highways services across North Yorkshire and beyond, from road maintenance and street lighting to snow clearance and signage. We combine the agility of a commercial business with the values of the public sector, working in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council.

We're now looking for a Workshop Controller to lead our vehicle maintenance operations and help keep our fleet, and our county, moving.

Your Role

As Workshop Controller, you'll oversee the daily operations of our Skipton workshop, managing a team of Fitters and Chargehands. You'll plan and schedule repairs for our fleet of 240 vehicles and equipment and 96 IPT buses and community minibuses for North Yorkshire Council

You'll ensure all work meets DVSA compliance standards, while maintaining clear communication between operational and support teams to guarantee vehicle safety, availability, and excellent service delivery.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who's not just technically skilled, but also a natural leader and mentor. You'll inspire your team, promote best practices, and drive continuous improvement.

Essential qualifications and experience:

City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC National / NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Mechanical & Electrical) Class C HGV driving licence Strong knowledge of DVSA transport regulations and compliance

Why Join NY Highways?

Since launching in 2021, we've invested heavily in our people and technology. We're proud to support apprenticeships and internal progression, and we're committed to creating a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace.

NY Highways

provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance, street lighting and snow clearance to road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council, combining a commercial focus with public sector values. While we work closely with the Council, NY Highways is an independent business and not part of the Council itself.

We offer:

Competitive Salary & Career Progression

Opportunities to move up the pay scale as you grow.

Generous Leave

24 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 29 days with service.

Job Security

Strong partnerships with North Yorkshire Council and private clients.

Company Vehicle

Provided for use during the working day.

Training & Development

Ongoing learning to help you build your career.

Extra Earnings

Weekend overtime and standby opportunities available.

Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 5th October 2025

Interviews are planned to take place on Thursday 9th October

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 Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 42,412.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person