Skilled Highways Operative – Resurfacing (Alnwick)

Company: Northumberland-County-Council
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Location: Alnwick
Job Description:

Skilled Highways Operative – Resurfacing (Alnwick)

Job Reference ncc/TP/15906/2945/DE

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37

Location: Lionheart Depot, Alnwick

Closing Date: 20/05/2026

Job Category: Traffic / Highways / Road Safety

Region / Division: UK Region

Directorate: Place and Regeneration

Job Information

Role of the Job

You will lead or be part of a team and will carry out highways repairs/maintenance tasks including:

  • Modular and block paving
  • Laying insitu concrete and associated steel reinforcement
  • Associated iron work (i.e., manholes, gully’s, valve cases)
  • Laying kerb and channels
  • Installing and repairing all types of drainage pipes and systems and operating mechanical jetting plant
  • Fitting formwork and shoring-up equipment
  • Fitting metal concrete bollards and excavation work

Requirements of the Job

  • Valid Driving Licence
  • Previous experience in Highways and Construction
  • Level 2 or Equivalent Qualification
  • The ability to understand complex detailed spoken and written instructions, as well as plans, drawings, schedules and calculate work requirements and keep accurate work records.
  • Able to plan, organise and prioritise resources and staff, including own time.

Information and Benefits

We have outstanding benefits and perks to offer, including:

  • 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees)
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees)

To see all our benefits and perks, please view our benefits page.

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Accessibility

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026