At NY Highways, we’re not just maintaining roads — we’re building the future of transport infrastructure across North Yorkshire and beyond.
As a forward-thinking highways maintenance company, we combine innovation, expertise, and a strong sense of purpose to keep communities connected and moving.
We’re proud of the continued investment we make in our people, our technology, and our future. From promoting internal talent and supporting apprenticeships for the next generation of Operatives, Vehicle Technicians, Electricians, and Surveyors, to embracing cutting-edge technology and upholding strong Quality and Environmental standards — everything we do is designed to ensure the long-term agility and sustainability of our business.
As part of our growth journey, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new Property department — expanding our capabilities and creating even more opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and career development across the organisation.Why Join NY Highways?
When you join NY Highways, you become part of a team that values:
- Innovation – We embrace new technologies and smarter ways of working.
- Community impact – Our work directly improves our local communities across North Yorkshire.
- Career development – We invest in our people with training, personal and professional support, and opportunities to grow your career.
- Team spirit – We’re proud of our collaborative, can-do culture, people work together to make a real difference
NY Highways is constantly looking at how it be an Employer of Choice, with good people practices, a working environment that keeps you safe and a place where your contribution is valued
Name: Ross Turner
Job title: Operations Manager
Based in: Skipton and Selby
You recently had a promotion to become a Operations Manager – congratulations Ross!
How long have you worked in the team? I’ve been with the team for 25 years now - I started with the county contracting arm of North Yorkshire Council in 1997. I briefly left in 2002 but returned 6 months later and have been here since. I originally started as an Area Electrician covering Skipton and the surrounding area, progressing up to Foreman just over 5 years ago. I took the next step to Senior Supervisor with NY Highways as of January 2022 and now I am Operations Manager!
What are your highlights and most enjoyable aspects of working in highways?
The enjoyable aspect has been the variety of work, from fixing streetlights to gritting the county’s roads, as well as being involved in helping light up my local villages at Christmas for the past 20 years. No two days are the same.
Tell us what qualities you think you need to have a career in highways:
You must be good at problem solving, have excellent communication skills and most of all, have an eye for quality and detail.
What is a typical day in the life of Ross?
From one minute to the next, it changes. I could be planning and scheduling works, or I could be attending call outs. I’m also an HGV driver and can be found gritting the roads around Skipton during the colder months.
Outside of work, what are your hobbies and interests?
I run regularly and have taken part in 10ks, half marathons, marathons, and more recently ultra marathons, which are 100k! I am a run leader at my local running club and find it rewarding helping others to succeed.
Tell us a little-known fun fact about yourself:
I once appeared in my favourite TV programme, Police Interceptors, while attending a callout in Scarborough. And no, I didn’t get arrested!
Contact me
Tel: 07890 068679
Email: ross.turner@nyhighways.co.uk
Add me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ross-turner-92a789151