External Works Team, NY Highways

Positions Available – Gangers, Highly Skilled Craftspeople, Skilled Operatives, and Operatives.

NY Highways are growing our External Works team.  This is an excellent chance to become part of team working on a diverse array of projects.  These works supplement the guaranteed work that NY Highways delivers on behalf of North Yorkshire Council.   As a result, we can offer a confirmed, long-term and secure portfolio of works that you might wish to be part of.

We have multiple positions open for individuals with hands-on highways experience.  As a member of the External works team, you will join a site-based team delivering specific projects across North Yorkshire.  We have immediate vacancies for Gangers, Highly Skilled Craftspeople, Skilled Operatives and Operatives.  Details of the individual roles can be found below.

Why Work for NY Highways?

• Permanent, full-time positions with a 45-hour working week and ample opportunity for overtime
• Roles are based across various sites in North Yorkshire, requiring travel around the county. Where appropriate, a company vehicle will be provided for use during business hours and for commuting to and from sites
• Opportunities for weekend working
• Recruitment payment of up to 10% of salary at appointment is available for certain roles
• Annual pay awards and additional performance rewards linked to successful project delivery
• Recognition payments for exceptional performance
• Honorarium payments for acting up or deputising for others
• Retention payments of up to 8% of salary for up to 2 years, subject to performance, available for certain roles
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an additional day holiday for each year of work, up to 5 years of continuous service (increasing from 24 to 29 days)
• Opportunity to sell and buy leave where appropriate
• Company pension and other benefits
• Good employment practice and a health and safety focused culture
• For further information on our benefits and discount schemes, please read our Total Rewards Brochure (pdf.) [269 KB]

Role Responsibilities

Supervision and On-site Team Leadership (Ganger)

You'll oversee and supervise external highway works, including managing supply chain partners. You'll lead and direct teams to complete projects as specified and on schedule, whilst undertaking key aspects of the work.

Specialist and General Maintenance Work

You'll handle a range of specialist tasks, including installing kerb lines, drainage systems, footways, carriageways, and modular paving. You'll also carry out general maintenance such as site upkeep, digging holes and trenches, and maintaining roadside verges.

Highway Construction and Repairs

You'll be involved in highway construction activities, including inlay/contour patching and renewing ironworks. You'll ensure the proper installation and upkeep of street furniture and other highway structures. 

Traffic Management

You'll implement and manage traffic control measures to ensure safety during construction and maintenance activities.

Equipment Operation

You'll operate a range of equipment essential for routine, cyclical, and new build works, ensuring projects are executed effectively and efficiently. Excavator and dep drainage tickets are required for certain roles.

For details on role-specific duties and requirements, check the job descriptions listed below.