Operative Highways & Street Lighting
Operative Highways & Street Lighting
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Job Description
General information
Reference
004701Closing Date
21/09/2025Service Area
Directorate
Environment
Service Area
Highways
Category
Highways/Engineering - Professional - Highways/Engineering - Professional
Job Title
Operative Highways & Street Lighting
Grade
BBU08
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 34434
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37.00
Job Advert
We are looking for an additional person to join the team as a Highways Operative.
We maintain the public highway by carrying out the highways and drainage works on a day to day basis in accordance with Works Orders received to ensure a safe highway network.
Working with fellow Operatives to carry out Highway and Drainage works using appropriate plant vehicles and materials in accordance with the specifications. We also assist in a rota for Winter Maintenance operations over the cold weather months of any given year and out of hours call outs.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date:21st September 2025
Interview Dare: 2nd and 3rd October 2025.
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information please email
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday with OOH call outs and Winter Maintenance.
Is this an enhanced DBS role
No
Is this a politically restricted role
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
No
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Is this a designated car user position
No
Employment Type
Full-Time
