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Two vacancies have arisen, in the Highway Maintenance team for the position of Roadworker Level 1 based at the Carnaby depot. The Highway maintenance teams deliver the day-to-day maintenance of the highway and footway networks within the East Riding. Ranging from small scale patching, drainage and footway repairs to county wide surfacing, together with general highway construction and maintenance works.
We seek a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual, to join our successful team in the delivery of a range of projects.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of working in the highway maintenance or construction industry, together with a forward-thinking attitude to ensure the service continues to build on its previous successes. A full, clean driving licence is essential preferably with Category C1 entitlement. Should you not have the Category C1 entitlement or above, there will be the requirement to undertake the HGV medical within the six-month probationary period of employment.
A NRSWA Operative certificate is desirable, as is knowledge and experience of Construction Health and Safety legislation in relation to highway works, although training will be provided to the successful candidates.
You will work a standard 37-hour week Monday to Friday plus an additional 2 hour’s contractual overtime. Additional overtime is also worked on a planned basis with the potential to increase the basic salary (£25,083 inc, contractual overtime) up to £29,000 per year.
The Highways department also provides, a Highways out of hours emergency standby service throughout the year. This service is to attend emergency situations which occur on the Highway network outside of normal working hours, and you may be called upon to participate in this standby rota.
The Highways Team have a strong ‘can do’ attitude which is focussed on delivering high standards of work to all highway users.
The council is committed to the development and training of its employees to ensure they develop and unlock potential for the future. Successful applicants will receive training around health and safety and ongoing skills development.
