Highways Operative​/Driver

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• A knowledge and experience of civil groundworks is essential and should include working within a live Highway environment.
• Highways Operatives will work as part of a Team covering, minor reactive repairs (potholes, lift and relay paving) and planned construction teams.
• It is desirable to have working knowledge of larger construction works including, paving, kerbing, drainage, bricklayinh and resurfacing.
• You should have a level 2 NVQ or equivalent in Highways or working towards a trade qualification.

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.

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)