Highways Skilled Operative

Salary: From28254 per year (Grade 3)

Contract: Permanent Full-time 40 hours a week

Locations:Selby North Yorkshire

At NY Highways we are continuing to grow and with the help of our people we are the highways services and maintenance provider of choice to both private and public sector clients across North Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

We are looking for someone with experience in the highway or construction industry to join our Selby Depot as a Skilled Operative. The Selby team are proud to offer their services to the largest county in the UK and are dedicated to contributing to our local community and the preservation of the area.

Projects the team have completed include improvement works on New Lane including wider pathways new paving and crossing points allowing residents and visitors safer pedestrianised access to the new businesses along the street. The Yorkstone paving and conservation kerbs has enhanced the visual aspects of the area. There are other projects in the pipeline that you can be involved in that will see vast improvements made across Selby and the surrounding areas.

What we can offer you

• Competitive pay with performance-based pay progression

• Comprehensive employee assistance programme

• Generous leave entitlement

• Opportunity for overtime

• A benefits scheme which includes maternity leave package cycle2work scheme home technology scheme as well as retail travel and leisure discounts. You can read more about everything we offer here

As a Skilled Operative

Youll be responsible for a wide range of skilled tasks including kerbing drainage installation patching ironwork renewal street furniture installation and more. Youll also tackle general maintenance duties like site upkeep traffic management and roadside verge maintenance.

With opportunities to work on diverse maintenance projects youll be involved in tasks such as concrete work paving asphalt laying fence repair sign erecting and vegetation management.

Working as part of a dedicated team youll ensure all work is completed to the highest standard while adhering to Safety Health and Environmental policies. Good communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively with our NY Highways team and flexibility is key as some out-of-hours work is required.

While experience in the following areas is beneficial we encourage candidates with a mix of qualifications to apply:

Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive wheels

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Traffic Management TM1 and TM2

Dont worry if you dont tick every box were pleased to offer training for the successful candidate to help you gain the qualifications needed for the diverse projects we tackle here at NY Highways.

For a full outline of the role and requirements please read the job description here

Bringing innovative solutions to the roads of North Yorkshire and beyond.

Were proud of our workforce and the work they do in our communities. We want people to join us who can bring their experience and add value to our organisation. We are working hard to create an inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

This is a physically active role requiring you to work outdoors in all weathers therefore a reasonable level of fitness is required. You will be provided with full Personal Protective Equipment including outdoor clothing.

How to Apply

To apply please complete a short online application form providing supporting evidence which highlights your suitability for the role as well as uploading a current CV.

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process please contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) at or alternatively on 0

The deadline for applications is midnight onTuesday 8^thJuly 2025

NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age any disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

At NY Highways safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.