Salary:  £37,570 - £40,807 (Grade 7)

Location: Leeming Bar Depot – with travel across North Yorkshire

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Monday to Friday

Benefits: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, company pension and discounts

As NY Highways continue to grow, we are looking for an Electrician to join the Street Lighting team to play an integral part in our operations, helping us to deliver the best service to our community.

“Bringing innovative solutions to the roads of North Yorkshire and beyond”

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a street lighting background, with the passion and enthusiasm to drive the team forward into ever expanding markets, such as EV charging points.

What we can offer you

We want people like you to join us. With your knowledge and skills, you can help us create a dynamic and inclusive environment for all.  Our workforce makes us who we are, and we want you to feel valued for the work you do.

In return for your commitment, we are pleased to offer you:

·       The opportunity to progress up the pay scale as you develop your skills in your role, alongside yearly pay awards.

·       An additional day of Annual Leave for each year you work with us, up to 5 years’ continuous service increasing from 24 to 29 days’ allowance, plus bank holidays.

·       Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council and the guaranteed work they commission to us, alongside healthy workstreams from private sector clients.

·       We are committed to the development and training of our staff and can offer a variety of training courses for you to gain new skills and progress in your career with us.

·       The use of a company vehicle during the working day.

For further information on our benefits and discount schemes, please read here.

As an Electrician:

You will work alongside a team of electricians to provide street lighting renewal, maintenance, and repairs to over 52,000 units across North Yorkshire. With health and safety at the forefront, you will successfully install all aspects of street furniture including columns, signposts, and bollards. You will carry out regular inspections and testing, finding faults in lighting equipment and locating and repairing underground cable faults in-line with electrical codes, regulations, and standards.

In additional to your experience, you will also have knowledge of the constantly changing nature of Highway Maintenance (specifically street lighting) and bring a flexible approach to work, being able to adapt as and when required.

You will be based at the Leeming Bar depot, where you will be able to pick up required equipment as needed and meet with the wider Street Lighting team, however, will spend most of your time working in different locations across the county.

To be successful in the role, you will have some of the following skills and experience:

·       Be qualified to the current IET Wiring regulations (BS7671/18th edition).

·       Hold City and Guilds 2330 Level 3 and have experience of carrying out testing.

.       Completed 714 inspection and testing.

·       A good working knowledge of electrical works, repairs, testing & new infrastructure installation.

·       Knowledge of current guidance and legislation with respect to electrical design, inspection, and maintenance.

·       A good understanding of health and safety requirements in an electrical environment.

·       Hold a full UK Drivers Licence.

·       Ability to attend out of hours emergency calls (rota basis).

For further details about the role, please read the full job description here.

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete a short online application form, providing supporting evidence which highlights your suitability for the role, as well as uploading a current CV.

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process, please contact Danielle at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk, or alternatively on 07977743718.

Key Dates:

The deadline for applications is midnight on Thursday 3^rd of October 2024.

Interviews are planned to take place on Friday 11^th of October 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.

Salary: £27,485 - £28,945 per year (Grade 3)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours a week

Locations: Area 3: Whitby and Seamer Carr

Looking for a challenging and varied role in highways maintenance?

At NY Highways, we are continuing to grow, and with the help of our people, we are the highways services and maintenance provider of choice to both private and public sector clients across North Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

We are looking for people with experience in the highway or construction industry to join our Whitby and Seamer Carr depots as a Highways Skilled Operative or a Highway Operative with LGV.

The Whitby and Seamer Carr teams work closely together on a variety of projects and are proud to offer their services to the largest county in the UK and are dedicated to contributing to our local community and the preservation of the area.

What we can offer you

We want people like you to join us. With your knowledge and experience, you can help us create a dynamic and inclusive environment for all.  Our workforce makes us who we are, and we want you to feel valued for what you do.

In return for your commitment, we are pleased to offer you:

·       The opportunity to progress up the pay scale as you develop your skills in your role, alongside yearly pay awards.

·       Winter Overtime, Standby and Summer Callout (subject to LGV Licence)

·       An additional day for each year you work with us, up to 5 years continuous service increasing from 24 to 29 days allowance, plus bank holidays.

·       Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council and the guaranteed work they commission to us, alongside healthy workstreams from private sector clients.

·       Commitment to your training and development, offering a variety of training courses for you to gain new skills and progress your career with NY Highways.

·       The use of a company vehicle to use during the working day.

For further information on our benefits and discount schemes, please read here

As a Highways Operative, you will:

Work closely with the Ganger to carry out a wide range of skilled tasks including kerbing, drainage installation, patching, ironwork renewal, street furniture installation, and more. You'll also tackle general maintenance duties like site upkeep, traffic management, and roadside verge maintenance and operate specialist highways plant equipment and tools to complete maintenance and repair work.

This role involves participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota for emergencies and winter maintenance activities, and therefore desirable that the successful candidate hold a current Drivers Licence with access to personal transport.

To be successful in the role, you will have some of the following skills and experience:

·       Banksman

·       Manual Handling

·       Abrasive wheels

·       Emergency First Aid

·       Safe Dig

·       Traffic Management TM1 and TM2

·       Relevant Level 2 qualification in highway maintenance, or relevant work experience

·       Hold a HGV Driving License - City and Guilds Winter 6159 certification for driving and operating gritters or, willingness to undertake training once in post

Don't worry if you don't tick every box – we're pleased to offer training for the successful candidate to help you gain the qualifications needed for the diverse projects we tackle here at NY Highways.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete a short application form by completing the supporting evidence section and uploading a current CV.

Please note, the information provided in your supporting statement will be used to shortlist successful candidates against the job descriptions below for interview.

Job Description - Highways Skilled Operative

Job Description- Highways Operative with LGV

To discuss this position in more details please get in touch with Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) on 07977743718 or danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 29^th of September 2024

Interviews are expected to be held w/c the 7^th of October 2024

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.

Salary:                 Grade 8 £41,258 - £44,678
Contract:            Permanent, Full Time (40 hours) 5 days plus opportunity for weekend overtime and standby

Location:            Area 6, Boroughbridge, Area 5, Skipton. Will include work across other areas as required

Do you want to join a commercial organisation that offers job security and stability?

At NY Highways, we are continuing to grow, and with the help of our people, we are the highways services and maintenance provider of choice to both private and public sector clients across North Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

We are looking for two people with experience in the highway or construction industry to join our Boroughbridge  and Skipton Depots as  Supervisors. The Boroughbridge and Skipton teams are proud to offer their services to the largest county in the UK and are dedicated to contributing to our local community and the preservation of the area.

The teams recently completed approximately 48,000sqm of resurfacing works on high profile roads, including large patching and full width resurfacing, allowing residents and visitors safer travel along the area.  There are other projects in the pipeline, that you can be involved in that will see vast improvements made across Boroughbridge, Skipton and the surrounding areas.

What we can offer you

We want people like you to join us. With your knowledge and experience, you can help us create a dynamic and inclusive environment for all.  Our workforce makes us who we are, and we want you to feel valued for what you do.

In return for your commitment, we are pleased to offer you:

·       The opportunity to progress up the pay scale as you develop your skills in the role, alongside yearly pay awards.

·        Winter Overtime, Standby and Summer Callout available

·       An additional day for each year you work with us, up to 5 years continuous service increasing from 24 to 29 days allowance, plus bank holidays.

·       Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council and the guaranteed work they commission to us, alongside healthy workstreams from private sector clients.

·       Commitment to your training and development, offering a variety of training courses for you to gain new skills and progress your career with NY Highways.

·       The use of a company vehicle to use during the working day.

For further information on our benefits and discount schemes, please read here

As a Supervisor:

You will be responsible for the strategic oversight of highways operational activities, including quality, environmental and safety obligations. Your excellent communication skills will allow you to supervise all highways and construction works effectively whilst overseeing your team of operatives, subcontractors, Supervisors and Depot Supervisors.

Collaborating closely with the Senior Supervisor, you will focus on the efficient delivery of works packages and the running of the depot while prioritising the health and safety for all employees.  This involves the planning and programming of materials, plant, and labour daily, including the assessment of traffic management to ensure works align to street works requirements.

Your ability to organise and plan will allow you to maintain site and financial records and undertake regular projections of spend, performance and progress against agreed works programmes effectively.  You will contribute to the development of your team by coaching and acting as a mentor to ensure everyone has the skillset and experience needed to progress in their own roles.

There will be times when you will be required to work in other areas to support a variety of projects.

To be successful in the role, you will have some of the following skills and experience:

·       Have significant experience in highway / construction related activities at Ganger level or equivalent and a demonstrable proven track record.

·       Have experience in Traffic Management TM1, TM2 and T7.

·       Hold or be willing to undertake training for Winter 6159 Supervisor Unit 621.

·       Have working knowledge of The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works.

·       Have a good understanding of quality assurance processes.

·       Have a working knowledge and experience of implementing relevant health and safety legislation.

·       Be a good communicator, with the ability to motivate others, work in a team and problem solve.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete a short application form below by completing the supporting evidence section and uploading a current CV:

Boroughbridge Application

Skipton Application 

Please note, the information provided in your supporting statement will be used to shortlist successful candidates against the job description
for interview.

To discuss this position in more details please get in touch with Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) on 07977743718 or danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 22^nd of September 2024

Interviews are expected to be held from Wednesday 2^nd of October 2024

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.