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📍 Location: Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire
💰 Salary: Starting from £30,273 (Grade 4)
📄 Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

 

Lead the Way in Building a Better North Yorkshire

Are you ready to take the next step in your highways career? NY Highways is expanding, and we’re looking for a Skilled Operative with LGV or relevant experience to lead 2 person teams and help deliver vital infrastructure projects across North Yorkshire.

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a real impact in your community while developing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

 

Why NY Highways?

We’re committed to investing in our people. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

💼 Competitive Salary & Career Progression
Annual pay reviews and clear pathways for advancement.

🌴 Generous Annual Leave
24 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 days with service.

🔒 Job Security
Strong partnership with North Yorkshire Council ensures a steady flow of work.

📚 Training & Development
Access to a wide range of accredited courses to help you grow.

🚐 Company Vehicle
Provided for use during working hours.

🤝 Inclusive Culture
We celebrate diversity and foster a welcoming, respectful workplace.

👉 Click here to explore our full benefits package.

 

Your Role as Lead Operative

You’ll be hands-on and lead by example, taking responsibility for:

• Skilled tasks including kerbing, drainage, patching, ironwork and street furniture installation.
• Supervising a team of two on maintenance projects such as paving, asphalt laying, fencing, signage, and vegetation management.
• Ensuring all work complies with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Supporting traffic management and general site upkeep.
• Working flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours shifts.

📄 Read the full job description here.

 

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role you will have experience in highways or construction, ideally with some of the following:

•  Valid LGV Licence
•  Banksman
•  Manual Handling
•  Abrasive Wheels
•  Emergency First Aid
•  Safe Dig
•  Traffic Management (TM1 & TM2)

This is an active, outdoor role, so a good level of fitness is important. We’ll provide full PPE and weather-appropriate gear.

 

Ready to Apply?

To apply, simply complete the short application form and upload your CV by clicking here.
Your supporting statement is key to being shortlisted – so be sure to highlight your relevant experience and enthusiasm for the role.

📞 For an informal chat, contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Specialist)
📱 07814 932 389 | 📧 ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

 

🗓️ Closing Date: Midnight, Thursday 18th September 2025
🗓️ Interviews: Week commencing 29 September

 

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.

📍 Location: Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire
📄 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)
💰 Salary: Starting from £28,254 per year (Grade 3)

 

Help Keep North Yorkshire Moving – Join NY Highways

Are you ready to take pride in work that makes a visible difference every day? NY Highways is expanding, and we’re looking for a Skilled Operative to join our dedicated team in Kirby Misperton.

Whether you're resurfacing roads, installing kerbs, or operating specialist equipment, your work will help keep communities connected and safe. If you're hands-on, safety-conscious, and ready to grow your career, we want to hear from you.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Skilled Operative, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality highway maintenance projects, including:

• Kerbing, paving, and resurfacing footways and carriageways
• Operating power tools and specialist equipment
• Working collaboratively with a skilled team to meet safety and quality standards
• Following our Safety, Health, and Environmental policies to protect yourself and others

 

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants with experience in highways maintenance or similar roles. To be successful in the role you will have some of the following:

• Deep excavations, shoring, and drainage work
• Confined spaces and reinstatement experience
• Banksman, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheel, Emergency First Aid
• Safe Dig certification
• Valid Driving Licence (HGV/LGV is a plus)
• NRSWA and Traffic Management (TM 12D)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work

📄 Read the full job description here.

Why Join NY Highways?

We’re proud to offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where your skills are valued and rewarded:

💼 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.

👉 Explore our full benefits package.

 

About NY Highways

We maintain nearly 5,800 miles of roads across North Yorkshire and beyond. Our team of over 250 professionals delivers everything from road repairs to street lighting and civil engineering projects. We combine public sector values with a commercial mindset – investing in people, technology, and innovation.

🌐 Learn more at www.nyhighways.co.uk

 

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a hands-on role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

📝 Click here to complete a short application form and upload your CV.
📞 For an informal chat, contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner)
📱 07814 932 389 | 📧 ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

 

🗓️ Closing Date: Midnight, Thursday 18th September 2025
🗓️ Interviews: Week commencing 29 September

 

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.