Skilled Highways Operative (Blyth)

Posted 2 days 4 hours ago by Northumberland County Council

Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description

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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;

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 websitehere .

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)
Further information

Please note that this is a full timeposition.

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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