Skilled Highways Operative

Hexham Source: WhatJobs

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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 Andy Fisher (Area Manager) via email;

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)

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.

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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.

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