Skilled Highways Operative (Hexham)

Company: Northumberland County Council
Apply for the Skilled Highways Operative (Hexham)
Location: Hexham
Job Description:

Job Location

Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham

Responsibilities

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 of all types of drainage pipes and systems and operate mechanical jetting plant
  • Fitting formwork and shoring-up equipment
  • Fitting metal concrete bollards and excavation work.

Requirements

  • Valid Driving Licence
  • Previous experience in Highways and Construction
  • NVQ L2 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.

Benefits

  • 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)

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.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026