Skilled Highways Operative (Blyth)
Northumberland County Council · Blyth, England
Skilled Highways Operative (Blyth) at Northumberland County Council, based in Blyth, England, paying £28,598 - £31,022 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £28,598 - £31,022 per annum
- Location
- Blyth, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Closes
- 18 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
37% below the typical rate for local government
Reference 6252d8c8f441d2ccbd171b99496d5a78b8021269
About the role
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 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 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.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Simon Mavin (Construction Manager) via email; [email removed]
INFORMATION AND BENEFITS
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, 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 excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
Further information
Please note that this is a full timeposition.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial [phone removed] 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
Reference: 6252d8c8f441d2ccbd171b99496d5a78b8021269 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 18 Sep 2026 · Listed via Northumberland County Council
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