HIGHWAYS OPPORTUNITIES

Mechanic (Fleet Fitter) – NY Highways

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full time 40 hours per week
Hours: 7:30am – 4.00pm
OTE: £40,100 - £42,794 per year with additional hours available:

 

Join NY Highways and Keep North Yorkshire Moving:

NY Highways is a forward-thinking, commercially driven company working in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council to keep the county’s roads, vehicles and plant performing at their best.

Based at our modern Northallerton workshop, you’ll be part of a skilled and supportive team that takes real pride in delivering high-quality work. The workshop is clean, well-equipped, and set up to help you succeed.

You’ll enjoy working on a diverse fleet – from vans and LGVs to gritters and specialist plant – meaning no two days are ever the same. With plenty of variety, strong job security and ongoing support to develop your skills, this is a great opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Servicing, inspections and routine maintenance on a range of vehicles.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and brake testing.
• Ensure work is carried out in line with the workshop and H&S procedures.
• Work in line with NY Highways policies and procedures and be aware of the obligations for employees under these.
• Comply with health and safety policies, organisational statements and procedures.

 

Read the job description here

 

What You’ll Bring:

• Class C licence.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent mechanical experience.
• Diagnostic experience across multiple brands.
• Ability to work flexibly and get stuck in.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

While we work closely with North Yorkshire Council, NY Highways is an independent business and not part of the council itself.

 

Company Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of £34,796.66 - £37,490.35 p.a. with annual pay progression
• Market supplement (£3,000), tool allowance (£427) & standby payments (£1,877)
• Additional hours available if you want them
• 24–29 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company vehicle use during the day
• Royal London pension scheme (employer contributions)
• Staff benefits including Vivup, Cycle to Work, health cash plan, EAP and more
• Strong commitment to training and development
• Supportive environment backed by public‑sector stability

 

To Apply:

To Apply please send your CV and cover letter to our Recruitment & Talent Partner Devon Lowe. Or to have a confidential conversation and find out more reach out below.

devon.lowe@northyorks.gov.uk

07720869014

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.

Salary: £32,433–£34,191| Full‑time, Permanent

Location: Leeming Bar or Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Like working outdoors and getting stuck into real, physical work?
Join NY Highways and help install the street lighting and signage around North Yorkshire.

The Job

• Groundworks: digging, reinstatement, tarmac, flags, block paving
• Install lighting columns & roadside assets
• Operate Class 2 LGVs + HIAB lifting equipment (training offered)
• Set up traffic management + work safely on site
• Support electricians with basic tasks underground and above ground

You can read the job description here

What You Need

• Experience in groundworks, utilities or excavation
• Safe digging + underground services knowledge
• LGV/HGV Class 2 licence
• Fit for outdoor work & safety‑focused

Nice to Have (we can train you)

• HIAB
• NRSWA
• Basic electrical awareness

What You Get

• Annual salary progression
• 24–29 days leave + bank holidays
• Royal London pension (employer contributions up to 6%)
• Funded training + real career progression
• Cycle‑to‑Work, Vivup, wellbeing support
• Stable, long‑term work with a supportive team

Apply Now

Be part of a team that builds essential infrastructure across North Yorkshire.  Click here to apply to work from Harrogate and here to work from Leeming Bar

Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 2nd August 2026 (interviews ongoing)
📞 07814 932 389
✉️ ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

 

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.

🚧 Street Sweeper Driver (LGV)

Salary: From £28,254 per year
Grade: 3
Contract:  Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

 

Make a visible difference every day

Do you enjoy working outdoors, taking pride in your work and being part of a team where your work is seen, valued and makes a real difference?

NY Highways are looking for Street Sweeper Drivers to help maintain the roads, streets and public spaces in and around Skipton,North Yorkshire, making them clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.

This is more than just a driving role. It’s an opportunity to play a key part in delivering an essential front-line service that local residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day.

What you’ll be doing

·       Drive and operate LGV road sweeping vehicles

·       Clean streets, pathways and public spaces

·       Carry out tasks such as litter picking, bin emptying and weed removal

·       Support winter maintenance, emergencies and environmental response

·       Opportunity to develop skills in highway maintenance and support the wider team when required

·       Work safely as part of a supportive local team

Read the full job description here

 

What you’ll bring:

·       HGV Class C licence + Driver CPC

·       Experience working outdoors

·       Strong teamwork and communication skills

·       Commitment to safety and high standards

·       Willingness to work in all weather and join an out-of-hours rota

 

Why join NY Highways?

We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support you both in and outside of work:

Pay & Security

·       Competitive salary from £28,254 per year with annual progression

·       Enhanced pay for weekends, nights and call-outs

·       Pension scheme with up to 6% matched employer contributions

 

Work-Life Balance

·       24 days annual leave (rising each year up to 29 days) plus bank holidays.

·       Local working to support a better work-life balance

Career Development

·       Full training provided with opportunities to learn basic highway maintenance skills

·       Commitment to developing and growing our own talent

Health & Wellbeing

·       Employee Assistance Programme

·       Health and wellbeing support services

Everyday Benefits

·       Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts

·       Cycle to Work and Home Technology schemes

 

About NY Highways

NY Highways delivers vital infrastructure and maintenance services across almost 5,800 miles of roads, helping keep North Yorkshire connected and moving.

We’re a modern, inclusive organisation that values its people and takes pride in the essential services we provide to communities.

Apply today

If you’re looking for a hands-on role with purpose, stability and career potential, we’d love to hear from you. We’re interviewing as applications come in – apply today!

 

Deadline: Sunday 26^th July 2026
📞 07814 932 389
✉️ ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

 

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.

Salary:                From £28,254 to £29,755 (pro rata) per year *pay award pending
Grade:                3
Contract:            Permanent
Hours:                 24 hours per week, Tuesday - Thursday
Location:            Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Behind every successful workforce is a great support team.

As our workforce grows, we're looking for a part time Payroll and Training Assistant to join us and help deliver an efficient, accurate and customer-focused payroll and training service. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and providing high-quality administrative support.

From preparing payroll information and supporting employee onboarding to coordinating training activities and maintaining key records, you'll be an integral part of a team that supports colleagues across the business and helps ensure our people have everything they need to succeed.

You will have payroll experience, a good understanding of terms and conditions of employment, and strong Excel skills.  You will be able to confidently manage data, meet deadlines and provide outstanding customer service. Whilst the regular working days for this role will be Tuesdays to Thursdays, due to the nature of payroll deadlines a flexible approach is essential, including the ability to work additional hours when required to provide holiday cover and ensure continuity of service.

Read the full job description for the Payroll and Training Assistant here

Why join NY Highways?

We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support you both in and outside of work:

Pay & Security
·       Competitive salary from £28,254 per year (pro rata) *pay award pending with annual progression
·       Pension scheme with up to 6% matched employer contributions

Work-Life Balance
·       24 days annual leave (pro rata) rising each year up to 29 + bank holidays.
·       Local working to support a better work-life balance

Career Development
·       Commitment to developing and growing our own talent

Health & Wellbeing
·       Employee Assistance Programme
·       Health and wellbeing support services

Everyday Benefits
·       Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
·       Cycle to Work and Home Technology schemes

About NY Highways

NY Highways delivers vital infrastructure and maintenance services across almost 5,800 miles of roads, helping keep North Yorkshire connected and moving.  We’re a modern, inclusive organisation that values its people and takes pride in the essential services we provide to communities.  Find out more here

Interested?

To apply, click here to complete a short application form which includes uploading a copy of your CV.

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

Key Dates

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 2nd August 2026

 Interviews to be held in Northallerton on w/c 10^th August 2026

 

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.

Highly Skilled Craftsperson – External Works

 

Salary at 45 hours per week: From £36, 487.49 (Grade 5) with potential for overtime depending on company requirement.

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Countywide

Location: Working on projects across North Yorkshire

 

Are you able to work part of a team with experience of working on road and highway construction and maintenance?

NY Highways are growing our External Works team.  We have Highly Skilled Craftsperson positions open for individuals with hands-on highways experience.  As a member of the External Works team, you will join site-based team delivering specific projects across the different infrastructure in North Yorkshire – from busy towns to rural areas.

 

This is an excellent chance to become part of team working on a diverse array of projects across North Yorkshire.  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 diverse works including major ongoing projects in Skipton, Harrogate and Scarborough.

 

 

Why Work for NY Highways?

 

• Permanent, full-time position with a 45-hour working week and ample opportunity for overtime and weekend working

• A competitive salary with annual pay progression

• 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
• Opportunities for career progression including a strong commitment to your training and development, including a variety of courses to support your career growth
• Generous paid annual leave starting at 24 days, increasing to 29 days with 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays. Other types of paid or unpaid leave to support your family circumstances
• Use of a company vehicle during the working day
• Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council
• A strong commitment to your training and development, including a variety of courses to support your career growth
• Membership of the Royal London pension scheme with Employer contributions
• Access to a variety of staff benefits including the Vivup scheme, Cycle to work schemes, access to Darlington Credit Union, Death in Service Benefit
• Access to Occupational Health services, Health cash plan and an Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment with a range of best practice policies

As a Highly Skilled Craftsperson you will…

• Deliver a wide range of skilled highways maintenance tasks, including kerbing, drainage repairs, patching, ironwork renewal, modular paving, and installing street furniture.
• Apply your specialist expertise in areas such as stonemasonry, bricklaying, resurfacing, or road marking to carry out complex and high-quality works.
• Operate specialist tools and plant equipment safely and effectively, ensuring all work meets health and safety standards.
• Accurately complete risk assessments, record work and defects using handheld devices, and take responsibility for tools and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with your team and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery.

 

To be successful in this role you will…

 

• Have proven experience in highways maintenance or construction, with specialist skills in at least one of the following: stonemasonry, bricklaying, kerbing, paving , resurfacing, or road marking.
• Hold a relevant Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in highway maintenance.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of health and safety practices, including risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Be confident using plant and equipment relevant to your area of expertise.
• Be a team player with strong communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach to work.
• Be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including unsocial hours.
• Be committed to continuous learning, with a willingness to undertake training in areas such as traffic management, manual handling, and emergency first aid.
• Hold or be willing to obtain training in operated plant such as 360 excavator, dumper, roller etc.

Read the job description here

 

About NY Highways

NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.  From road maintenance to street lighting and road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council combining a commercial focus with public sector values including delivering highway civil engineering & infrastructure projects.

We are looking to lead the way in Highway innovation whilst developing and rewarding our workforce.  With the responsibility of a network of roads that stretch for almost 5800 miles and a team of around 250 experienced professionals, there isn’t much we don’t know about highway maintenance.  Our aims are supported by our staff who have years of industry experience and knowledge.

Since launching, we have invested in our people and technology – from promoting staff and training the next generation of Operatives, Mechanics, Electricians and Surveyors via apprenticeships to adopting the latest technology and a strong commitment to Quality and Environmental principles

For further details on NY Highways, please visit www.nyhighways.co.uk

 How to Apply

To apply, please click here

Please note your CV should include relevant experience, qualifications, and licences.  The information provided will be used to shortlist candidates for interview.

For more information, contact Ashley at ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk or call 07814 932 389.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 2nd August 2026

Interviews are planned to take place as we advertise.

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.