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External Works
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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.
Ganger
Pay: £16.23 to £17.48 per hour (Grade 6)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Countywide
Salary at 45 hours per week: £38,080 to £41,028 per year
Highly Skilled Craftsperson
Pay: £15.13 to £15.95 per hour (Grade 5)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Countywide
Salary at 45 hours per week: £35,494 to £37,417 per year
Highways Skilled Operative with LGV Licence
Job Description (pdf.) [85 KB]
Pay: £14.12 to £14.87 per hour (Grade 4)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Countywide
Salary at 45 hours per week: £33,130 to £34,895 per year
Highways Skilled Operative
Pay: £13.18 to £13.88 per hour (Grade 3)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Countywide
Salary at 45 hours per week: £30,920 to £32,563 per year
Highways Operative with LGV Licence
Job Description (pdf.) [83 KB]
Pay: £13.18 to £13.88 per hour (Grade 3)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Countywide
Salary at 45 hours per week: £30,920 to £32,563 per year
Highways Operative
Job Description (pdf.) [81 KB]
Pay: £12.32 to £12.96 per hour (Grade 2)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Countywide
Salary at 45 hours per week: £28,904 to £30,410 per year
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a short application here, clearly selecting which vacancy you wish to be considered for and attaching a CV. Your CV should be up to date and include experience and any qualifications and licences necessary for the role.
To have a confidential and informal discussion about these roles or the recruitment process, please contact Bradley on 01609 534365.
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 1st September 2024.
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 16th September 2024.
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, a change of requirements or a large number of applications being received.
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.
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