Highways Labourer

Description

NEIGHBOURHOOD AND REGULATORY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES – HIGHWAYS OPERATIONS TEAM

HIGHWAYS LABOURERREF: 105907

Band 6 £23,893 - £24,294 pa

2 x Permanent

37hpw

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that. In return, we can offer a range of benefits including 27 days (rising to 32 after five years continuous service) paid holiday per year plus Bank Holidays; access to a Local Government Career Average Pension Scheme with employer contributions; Occupational Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Sick Pay schemes and training opportunities.

The Highway Operations team has an opportunity for two Highways Labourers on a permanent basis.

Works can be emergency, responsive repairs, programmed maintenance, works to capital funded schemes and other associated work which may arise in the provision of the Highway Operations service.

To assist with highways maintenance and construction work, including assistance with laying kerbs and flagstones, paving, tarmacadam patching, concreting and drainage. To ensure that all works are carried out with a focus on performance, safety and quality.

This role involves a large proportion of time performing manual labour duties with elements of driving between work locations.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A CURRENT VALID CATEGORY B/BE DRIVING LICENCE WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO DRIVE A CAR/VEHICLE UP TO 3.5T (PICK-UP). PREVIOUS HIGHWAYS/GROUNDWORKS EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL.

Candidates should also read the full job description and person specification attachments included in the advert and listed under ‘supporting documents’ on www.northeastjobs.org.uk to understand the job role in more detail and driving licence and skills that we’re looking for.

This is a unique opportunity for you to join an enthusiastic and committed team and play a key role in developing Hartlepool’s built environment.

For further information please contact Steven Abbey, Highway Operations Team Leader on 01429 401990 or Barry Tucker, Highway Operations Supervisor on 01429 523236.

Closing date: 23:59 on Thursday 11th April 2024

Interviews: TBC

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