Overview
The Highways & Waste team at Gateshead Council is responsible for ensuring that Gateshead is a safe and attractive place for residents, businesses and visitors. The team works on waste strategy, highway maintenance, street lighting and large restoration projects such as the Tyne Bridge. This role is part of the in‑house Highway Team that delivers day‑to‑day maintenance of the highways and footway networks throughout Gateshead.
Responsibilities
- Work within a team of Highway Operatives to carry out maintenance and new construction duties.
- Use and maintain necessary tools and equipment in accordance with applicable codes of practice.
- Assist in numerous basic tasks related to highway operational duties, e.g. laying paving, kerbstones, installing concrete, tarmac and drainage.
- Comply with relevant health & safety legislation.
- Develop skills in setting out, reading and understanding site plans.
- Assist with maintaining a clean and tidy work environment, following Supervisor/Mentor instructions at all times.
- Attend periodic learner reviews.
- Attend all training relevant to the post.
- Assist in maintaining a health, safe and secure environment and act in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
- Develop knowledge of relevant handheld software.
Benefits
- Competitive salary that reflects skills and experience.
- Outstanding pension scheme. For more information about the Local Government Pension Fund, see https://twpf.info.
- Generous annual leave: 28 days, increasing to 32 days after five years (with two days potentially fixed by the Council) plus the option to buy up to ten extra days.
- Flexible working hours: up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs).
- Hybrid and flexible working options to support a healthy work‑life balance.
- Learning and development: access a wide range of training, development and progression opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing support: discounted gym memberships, mental health resources and other wellbeing initiatives.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Electric and hybrid car scheme via a salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions.
- Exclusive discounts via the VIVUP employee benefits platform, including salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics and more.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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