Current Vacancies
Welcome to the NY Highways careers page...
Thank you for your interest in working for us, this is an enormously exciting time to join our business, to grow and develop with us, to become our future.
We are recruiting now, and detailed below are our current vacancies. We are a growing business, and we will have more opportunities in the future, if you don’t see a current vacancy listed please contact our recruitment partners to discuss future opportunities.
See our vacancies below...
Role summary
Title: - Yard Supervisor (Whitby)
Salary: - From £29,162 - £31,540 per year
Vacancy Hours - 37 per week
Contract Type - Established
Location - Whitby Depot, Discovery Way
About the Role
NY Highways is a newly established highways maintenance company delivered by experienced professionals with years of knowledge and an ambition to become a leading industry name.
It is our aim to become an industry leader within the Highways sector. To be known for being modern and innovative in our approach to delivering Highways services whilst supporting, developing and rewarding our workforce in a way they truly value.
If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, if you pride yourself on working well with others, and are ambitious to make things better, then you could be next person to join the team.
Due to an internal promotion we’re looking for a Yard Supervisor to join our Whitby depot. Working hand-in-hand with Management, you will to maximise the efficiency of the workshop and be part of the safe operating environment, controlling stock movement and ensuring all depot traffic is coordinated.
Your duties
This role will provide vital support to the branch operations and will be yard based, supervising and assisting with various duties in conjunction with the loading and unloading of Lorries to ensure timely delivery of our pumps and associated equipment in time to meet our customers’ expectations. Ability to be a Team player and ability to work varying hours in all weather is key for this position.
Other responsibilities will include assisting with loading and unloading of vehicles, ensuring the yards and workshop and clean and organised at all times and communicating clearly ETAs, missing or damaged items with colleagues.
Previous work history within a similar environment will be an advantage in this role and valid UK driving licence will be required. We are looking for someone who is prepared to undertake any relevant training and qualifications in order to perform this role at their best.
You can read the full job description here
What we can offer you
We are pleased to offer a salary from £29,162 to £31,540, Pension scheme, 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays, (accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years).
NYH are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer a number of courses relevant to this role and our products.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting and dynamic organisation, work with other like-minded professionals and become an integral part of NY Highways as it grows.
Apply
Please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Specialist) on 07814 932389 to discuss the position in more detail.
Or to apply, please forward your CV to ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk or alternatively, apply using this short application form.
Closing date: midnight on Sunday 10th July 2022
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
We will review your data as supplied to us as part of your application to us in relation to an open position within our business.
We will retain your data for a period of 24 months, when you will be notified by us via email to give your consent for continued retention of details or your consent for your data to be removed from our recruitment system.
Role summary
Job title: - Scheduler - Highways
Salary: - £26,929 – £28,590
Location: - Northallerton with some travel around North Yorkshire
Contract: - Established, full time (40 hours per week)
Role details
NY Highways is a newly established highways maintenance company delivered by experienced professionals with years of knowledge and an ambition to become a leading industry name.
It is our aim to become an industry leader within the Highways sector. To be known for being modern and innovative in our approach to delivering Highways services whilst supporting, developing and rewarding our workforce in a way they truly value.
If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, if you pride yourself on working well with others, and are ambitious to make things better, then you could be part next person to join our team.
Due a staff promotion we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Scheduler to join us and be responsible for the planning of Highway Maintenance. Joining the existing team you will plan and programme the works needed in accordance with our community’s needs in North Yorkshire, ensuring all work is carried out efficiently and productively.
You will be speaking with Area Agents, Contract Managers as well as NYCC Street Works team, NYCC Area Team and the Operational teams, liaising together to manage changing workloads and priorities, meeting targets set for completed projects and following compliance for company policy and procedure.
Clear communication skills are important for this role along with attention to detail; as well as producing programmes of work you will maintain accurate lists of stock needed for the work undertaken and re-ordering where required. Knowledge of Highway Maintenance would be beneficial but not essential for this role. Drive and motivation to see a job well done are key aspects along with a willingness to learn the IT programmes used as part of the role (including Symology, PBI reports and Schemes Portals).
Whilst you’ll be based from our Northallerton office, there will be some travel to visit different part of North Yorkshire so a valid UK driving Licence and your own vehicle will be required for this role.
Read the full job description here
What we can offer you
We are pleased to offer an annual Salary from £26,929 to £28,590, Pension scheme, 24 days holiday (accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years) + Bank Holidays. Mileage allowance is paid towards to you travel out to site.
At NY Highways, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
We’re proud of our workforce and the work you do in our communities. We want people to join us who can bring their experience and add value to our organisation. We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff.
Apply
To discuss this role in more detail please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Specialist) on 07814 932389 or to apply, please forward your CV to ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk.
Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 6th July 2022
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
We will review your data as supplied to us as part of your application to us in relation to an open position within our business.
We will retain your data for a period of 24 months, when you will be notified by us via email to give your consent for continued retention of details or your consent for your data to be removed from our recruitment system.
Role summary
Job title: Highways Ganger
Salary: From £29,162 - £31,540
Location: East Coast (Whitby), Kirby Misperton and Selby, North Yorkshire
Role details
At NY Highways, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our Values and are proud of a job well done, if you pride yourself on working well with others, and are ambitious to make things better, then please have a read of what we have on offer.
We are currently looking for a number of Gangers, to join our teams based in our Whitby, Kirby Misperton and Selby depots across North Yorkshire.
As a Ganger, you will supervise a small team of highways maintenance and construction employees, including supply chain partners.
At NY Highways, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities
- supervision of small teams (two to three people) of highways operatives
- assist and support the site agents to effectively manage the team to deliver work as required
- ensure work activities are managed on site in accordance with the clients work specification and programme
- able to manage others, taking responsibility for the organisation of specific jobs
- prepared to work varying hours to meet businesses needs
- willingness to apply skills to a variety of tasks, providing support to others
- be prepared to develop and undertake relevant training and qualifications
- be able to complete records sheets, paper or electronic as well as taking responsibility for equipment
- to understand risk assessments and to assess according to safe systems of work
- to be able to understand and carry out work as set out in a specification
- undertaken training on general health and safety awareness, risk assessment awareness and traffic management
- undertake winter and emergency call out and standby
Skills and qualifications
- banksman
- manual handling
- abrasive wheels
- emergency first aid
- safe dig
- current driving license
- CSCS card
- NRSWA supervisor
- NRSWA signing lighting and guarding
- relevant TM 12D
- hold or be interested in obtaining LGV licence
Key documents
What we can offer you
We are pleased to offer a competitive salary from £29,162 - £31,540 per year, pension scheme, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, and flexible working patterns.
We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer a number of courses relevant to this roles and our products.
Apply
Please get in touch with Ashley Benford (HR Advisor) on 07814 932 389to discuss the position in more detail.
Or to apply, please forward your CV to Ashley.Benford@northyorks.gov.uk
Closing date: ongoing - please contact us to discuss the opportunities available.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
We will review your data as supplied to us as part of your application to us in relation to an open position within our business.
We will retain your data for a period of 24 months, when you will be notified by us via email to give your consent for continued retention of details or your consent for your data to be removed from our recruitment system.
Title: Yard Supervisor
Location: Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
Salary: £29,162 to £31,540
Contract: Established, 40 hours per week
About the role
Are you a Yard Supervisor or ex-military personnel looking for a new role and the opportunity become a central part of NY Highways? Then look no further!
NY Highways is a newly established highways maintenance company delivered by experienced professionals with years of knowledge and an ambition to become a leading industry name.
It is our aim to become an industry leader within the Highways sector. To be known for being modern and innovative in our approach to delivering Highways services whilst supporting, developing and rewarding our workforce in a way they truly value.
If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, if you pride yourself on working well with others and are ambitious to make things better then you could be next person to join us.
Now we’re looking for a Yard Supervisor to join our Boroughbridge depot. Working hand-in-hand with Management, you will to maximise the efficiency of the workshop and be part of the safe operating environment, controlling stock movement and ensuring all depot traffic is coordinated.
Your duties
This role will provide vital support to the branch operations and will be yard based, supervising and assisting with various duties in conjunction with the loading and unloading of lorries to ensure timely delivery of our pumps and associated equipment in time to meet our customers’ expectations. Ability to be a Team player and ability to work varying hours in all weather is key for this position.
Other responsibilities will include assisting with loading and unloading of vehicles, ensuring the yards and workshop and clean and organised at all times and communicating clearly ETAs, missing or damaged items with colleagues.
Previous work history within a similar environment will be an advantage in this role and valid UK driving licence will be required. We are looking for someone who is prepared to undertake any relevant training and qualifications in order to perform this role at their best.
You can read the full job description here
What we can offer you
We are pleased to offer a salary from £29,162 to £31,540, Pension scheme, 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays, (accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years). Comprehensive PPE is provided to everyone joining the business.
NYH supply the full range of PPE for all our staff are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer a number of courses relevant to this role and our products.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting and dynamic organisation, work with other like-minded professionals and become an integral part of NY Highways as it grows.
Apply
Please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Specialist) on 07814 932389 to discuss the position in more detail.
To apply, please forward your CV to ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk Or go to: www.northyorks.gov.uk/yard-supervisor-ny-highways-boroughbridge and fill out an application form.
Closing date: midnight on Wednesday 13th July 2022
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
We will review your data as supplied to us as part of your application to us in relation to an open position within our business.
We will retain your data for a period of 24 months, when you will be notified by us via email to give your consent for continued retention of details or your consent for your data to be removed from our recruitment system.
Role summary
Job title: Skilled Operative - Highways
Salary: £22,994 - £26,413 depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
Contract: established, full time (40 hours per week)
Role details
NY Highways is a newly established highways maintenance company delivered by experienced professionals with years of knowledge and an ambition to become a leading industry name.
It is our aim to become an industry leader within the Highways sector. To be known for being modern and innovative in our approach to delivering Highways services whilst supporting, developing and rewarding our workforce in a way they truly value.
If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, if you pride yourself on working well with others, and are ambitious to make things better, then you could be part of the team.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Skilled Operatives to join our Highways teams based at the Boroughbridge depot.
You’ll be responsible for delivering a variety of tasks including such things as kerbing, paving and resurfacing footways and carriageways in accordance with our community’s needs in the heart of North Yorkshire.
Working as part of a team, you will ensure that all works are carried out to the highest standard whilst following Safety, Health and Environmental policies. You might currently be working in a skilled trade role and looking to move into the Highways sector or already have similar experience in a Highways maintenance role and looking to join a progressive and forward looking business that offers training and the opportunity progress in your career. A valid UK Driving Licence is required for this role, with a HGV licence being a real bonus.
You will
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be able to work within set timeframes
- Be motivated be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be flexible in your working approach - out of hours working is essential
What we can offer you
Annual Salary up to £26,413, Pension scheme, 24 days holiday (accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years) + Bank Holidays.
At NY Highways, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
For us, 'who you are' matters. We’re proud of our workforce and the work you do in our communities. We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer a number of courses relevant to this roles and our products.
Apply
If you don’t want 9 – 5 desk job and you want a job that offers variety and the satisfaction of seeing positive impact NY Highways makes in our communities, please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Specialist) on 07814 932389 or to apply, please forward your CV to ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk.
The recruitment of this role will be within strict social distancing guidelines as advised by the UK Government.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
We will review your data as supplied to us as part of your application to us in relation to an open position within our business.
We will retain your data for a period of 24 months, when you will be notified by us via email to give your consent for continued retention of details or your consent for your data to be removed from our recruitment system.
Role summary
Job title: Skilled Operative - Highways
Salary: £22,994 - £26,413 depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Selby or Skipton, North Yorkshire
Contract: established, full time (40 hours per week)
Role details
NY Highways is a newly established highways maintenance company delivered by experienced professionals with years of knowledge and an ambition to become a leading industry name.
It is our aim to become an industry leader within the Highways sector. To be known for being modern and innovative in our approach to delivering Highways services whilst supporting, developing and rewarding our workforce in a way they truly value.
If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, if you pride yourself on working well with others, and are ambitious to make things better, then you could be part of the team.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Skilled Operatives to join our Highways teams based at the Selby and Skipton depots.
You’ll be responsible for delivering a variety of tasks including such things as kerbing, paving and resurfacing footways and carriageways in accordance with our community’s needs in beautiful North Yorkshire.
Working as part of a team, you will ensure that all works are carried out to the highest standard whilst following Safety, Health and Environmental policies. You might currently be working in a skilled trade role and looking to move into the Highways sector or already have similar experience in a Highways maintenance role and looking to join a progressive and forward looking business that offers training and the opportunity progress in your career. A valid UK Driving Licence is required for this role, with a HGV licence being a real bonus.
You will
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be able to work within set timeframes
- Be motivated be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be flexible in your working approach - out of hours working is essential
What we can offer you
Annual Salary up to £26,413, Pension scheme, 24 days holiday (accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years) + Bank Holidays.
At NY Highways, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
For us, 'who you are' matters. We’re proud of our workforce and the work you do in our communities. We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer a number of courses relevant to this roles and our products.
Apply
If you don’t want 9 – 5 desk job and you want a job that offers variety and the satisfaction of seeing positive impact NY Highways makes in our communities, please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Specialist) on 07814 932389 or to apply, please forward your CV to ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk.
The recruitment of this role will be within strict social distancing guidelines as advised by the UK Government.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
We will review your data as supplied to us as part of your application to us in relation to an open position within our business.
We will retain your data for a period of 24 months, when you will be notified by us via email to give your consent for continued retention of details or your consent for your data to be removed from our recruitment system.
We have a selection of Apprenticeship options available in various locations covering North Yorkshire.
Please see our Apprenticeship page for further details.
Role summary
Job title: Area Agent (east coast)
Salary: £35,578 to £38,643
Location: east coast, North Yorkshire
Contract: established, full time (40 hours per week)
Role details
NY Highways is a newly established highway maintenance company delivered by experienced professionals with years of knowledge and an ambition to become a leading industry name.
It is our aim to be known for being modern and innovative in our approach to delivering highway services whilst supporting, developing and rewarding our workforce. NY Highways will take the best from public sector values and deliver as a commercial organisation.
For us, 'who you are' matters. We’re proud of our workforce and the work you do in our communities. You’ll be joining NY Highways at an exciting time and as we continue to grow, we want to get to know you. If you share our Values and are proud of a job well done, then you could be part of the team.
We are looking for an Area Agent who will supervise the effective and efficient running of operational activities. You will manage client expectations, ensure safe site practice and cost control of projects. From site inspections to ensuring projects meet financial targets, no two days are the same as you work as part of an enthusiastic team providing highway services to keep North Yorkshire moving.
Key responsibilities
Joining a newly formed company, you’ll be able to play your part in shaping the future success our business. As Area Agent you’ll be responsible for promoting the core company values, ensuring agreed deadlines are met through efficient site working and minimal waste of materials whilst being an active support for colleagues.
The ideal candidate will have experience in highways construction with good knowledge of highway maintenance.
NY Highways are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. We want to find people who can enhance this role, will bring in new ideas and are open to new opportunities within the business. Internal progression is encouraged and NY Highways has plans to continue to grow.
Qualifications and skills required
- good communication skills
- experience and good understanding of using NEC contracts
- commitment to partnering and to a high quality service
- awareness of all company operating and safety procedures
- good understanding of quality assurance
- working knowledge of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works
- competent IT skills and computer literacy using MS Office / Outlook / Project, financial systems (Sage or similar) and operational systems (Symology or similar)
- you must have a full UK drivers licence with the ability to travel around the county
Key documents
What we can offer you
We are pleased to offer a competitive salary of £35,578 to £38,643 per year, pension scheme, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, and flexible working patterns.
We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer a number of courses relevant to this roles and our products.
You will be have the opportunity to be at the forefront of a new and growing company that has ambitions to grow further.
Apply
To discuss this position in more detail please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Specialist) on 07814 932389 or to apply, please forward your CV to ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can apply via our short application form using the link below.
Apply for the Area Agent (east coast) role here
- Closing date: midnight on 18 May 2022
The recruitment of this role will be within strict social distancing guidelines as advised by the UK Government.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
We will review your data as supplied to us as part of your application to us in relation to an open position within our business.
We will retain your data for a period of 24 months, when you will be notified by us via email to give your consent for continued retention of details or your consent for your data to be removed from our recruitment system.
Role summary
Job title: Skilled Operative (east coast)
Salary: £22,994 - £26,413 depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Whitby and Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire
Contract: established, full time (40 hours per week)
Role details
NY Highways is a newly established highways maintenance company delivered by experienced professionals with years of knowledge and an ambition to become a leading industry name.
It is our aim to become an industry leader within the Highways sector. To be known for being modern and innovative in our approach to delivering Highways services whilst supporting, developing and rewarding our workforce in a way they truly value.
If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, if you pride yourself on working well with others, and are ambitious to make things better, then you could be part of the team.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Skilled Operatives to join our Highways teams based at the East Coast depots of Whitby and Kirby Misperton.
You’ll be responsible for delivering a variety of tasks including such things as kerbing, paving and resurfacing footways and carriageways in accordance with our community’s needs in beautiful East Coast of North Yorkshire.
Working as part of a team, you will ensure that all works are carried out to the highest standard whilst following Safety, Health and Environmental policies. You might currently be working in a skilled trade role and looking to move into the Highways sector or already have similar experience in a Highways maintenance role and looking to join a progressive and forward looking business that offers training and the opportunity progress in your career. A valid UK Driving Licence is required for this role, with a HGV licence being a real bonus.
You will
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be able to work within set timeframes
- Be motivated be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be flexible in your working approach - out of hours working is essential
What we can offer you
Annual Salary up to £26,413, Pension scheme, 24 days holiday (accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years) + Bank Holidays.
At NY Highways, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
For us, 'who you are' matters. We’re proud of our workforce and the work you do in our communities. We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer a number of courses relevant to this roles and our products.
Apply
If you don’t want 9 – 5 desk job and you want a job that offers variety and the satisfaction of seeing positive impact NY Highways makes in our communities, please get in touch with Ashley Benford (Resourcing Specialist) on 07814 932389 or to apply, please forward your CV to ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk.
The recruitment of this role will be within strict social distancing guidelines as advised by the UK Government.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
We will review your data as supplied to us as part of your application to us in relation to an open position within our business.
We will retain your data for a period of 24 months, when you will be notified by us via email to give your consent for continued retention of details or your consent for your data to be removed from our recruitment system.
Benefits of working for NY Highways
These are some of the many benefits of working for NY Highways, part of the North Yorkshire County Council Brierley Group:
- Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home;
- A market-leading pension scheme;
- Generous leave entitlement;
- Retail, travel and leisure discounts and salary sacrifice discount schemes through Everybody Benefits;
- Commitment to staff development and continuous learning;
- Progression and career-enhancement opportunities;
- Access to modern technologies to aid flexible working practices;
- Relocation package and support; and
- As a Mindful Employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting your mental health and wellbeing at work.
You can read more about working as part of North Yorkshire County Council here. See more about the Everybody Benefits scheme here.
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