Skilled Operative

Salary: From 28254 per year
Grade: 3
Contract: Permanent Full-time
Hours: 40 per week
Location: Brompton-on-Swale North Yorkshire

Looking for a role in highway maintenance with more responsibility variety and opportunities to progress

Do you want secure practical work where your experience makes a real difference NY Highways is looking for a Highways Skilled Operative to join our close-knit team based in Brompton-on-Swale near Richmond working across North Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Highways Operative looking to build on existing skills take on more technical work and continue developing their career within a respected local employer.

What youll be doing

As part of a supportive experienced team youll help maintain and improve the local highway network carrying out a wide range of routine and reactive works including:

• Kerbing drainage patching and ironwork repairs
• Installation of street furniture and general site maintenance
• Traffic management activities and verge maintenance
• Operating highways plant tools and equipment
• Supporting emergency response activities and out-of-hours callouts

Youll also take part in an out-of-hours emergency callout rota.

This is a hands-on outdoor role working in all weather conditions. Full PPE and outdoor clothing are provided.

Read the full job description here.

What we can offer you

This is a great opportunity to secure a permanent role offering strong benefits ongoing training and long-term career progression.

With NY Highways youll have:

• A secure permanent role with a respected highways provider
• Training and development from day one including nationally recognised highways qualifications
• Clear pathways for career progression into supervisory and specialist roles
• Annual pay progression
• Generous annual leave starting at 24 days rising to 29 days plus bank holidays
• Company vehicle use during the working day
• Membership of the Royal London pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Health Cash Plan Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to additional benefits including Cycle to Work Vivup discounts Credit Union and Death in Service cover
• Job stability through our long-term partnership with North Yorkshire Council

Youll be successful if you have:

• Experience carrying out highways maintenance activities
• Level 2 qualification in Highway Maintenance or equivalent practical experience
• Banksman Abrasive Wheels Emergency First Aid certification
• Manual Handling and Safe Dig training
• Traffic Management TM1 and TM2 qualifications

You will also:

• Enjoy practical hands-on work comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Take pride in delivering work safely and professionally
• Work well as part of a team
• Respond flexibly to operational requirements

At NY Highways were committed to developing our people. If you dont fully meet all of the criteria for this post we may be able to offer an alternative role and support you with the training needed to progress into positions like this in the future.

Why join NY Highways

NY Highways delivers highways services in partnership with North Yorkshire Council. While we work closely with the Council were an independent organisation with a strong commercial focus and public service values.

We invest in our people training and equipment creating a supportive working environment where you can build a long-term career close to home.

Ready to Apply

If youre an experienced highways operative looking to take the next step in your career wed love to hear from you.

To apply click below to complete a short application form and upload your CV. Your CV should highlight your relevant experience qualifications and licences.

For an informal chat contact Ashley Benford at or call .

Application deadline: Midnight on Monday 31sr August 2026

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

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.