Roadworker

Practical work. Real impact. Every single day. Who we are & what we stand for

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match. We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward‑thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi‑time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

The Highways team, part of the Highways & Waster service are responsible for ensuring that Gateshead is a safe and attractive place in which people can live, work and spend free time. From waste strategy, including collection and recycling to the maintenance of our highways and street lighting. You’ve probably also noticed significant investment in the restoration of the Tyne Bridge, and our Highways team continue to play a pivotal role in that restoration project of a local landmark.

The role of the Road worker is assisting the Mason Pavior/charge hand carry out Highways, drainage, and street lighting construction activities. Assisting them meet site requirements and/or completing works orders and client requests in a timely manner. Assisting with ensuring the availability and functioning of required plant and appropriate materials. Ensuring good housekeeping on site and ensuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to.

This requires a flexible, responsive, and high achieving individual.

• Support the Mason Pavior/Chargehand in delivering highways, drainage, and street lighting construction and maintenance projects.
• Assist with completing works orders and client requirements, ensuring tasks are finished safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Contribute to the organisation of site resources, including ensuring plant, tools, and materials are available, functional, and safely used.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards, including good housekeeping, PPE use, and adherence to RAMS and dynamic risk assessments.
• Carry out practical highways tasks, including paving, kerbing, patching, drainage works, ducting, street lighting installation, and street furniture maintenance.
• Help monitor and store goods, materials, and service records in a structured and GDPR‑compliant manner.
• Support delivery of programmes and quality standards, ensuring work meets required specifications and frameworks.
• Assist with guiding and supporting team members and contractors, contributing to motivation and informal on‑the‑job training.
• Ensure safe and correct use of all machinery, equipment, and tools, reporting issues promptly.

• NVQ or equivalent in relevant trade background.
• Current CSCS Health and Safety Compliance Card or equivalent.
• Hold relevant skill and H&S qualifications to operate relevant plant and machinery.
• Hold or be willing to work towards:
  Streetworks, Water Jetting, Trenching & Shoring, Confined Spaces.
• Sling Loading from a vehicle, or be willing to work towards it.
• A broad knowledge of highways works including traffic management, drainage, street lighting and signage.
• Trade background with relevant on‑site work experience.
• Experience of working with a wide range of highways materials.
• Experience operating relevant plant and machinery.
• Working in a self‑disciplined manner to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary – we invest…