Location(s): Sowerby Woods Depot, Barrow-in-Furness
Contract: Permanent x2 positions available
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £27,711 - £28,624

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit Highways Operatives to our Highways Service. The right candidates will be hard-working, experienced, and committed, as the service we provide continues to grow and develop and we are looking for people who can ensure all work activities are carried out with a focus on performance, safety, and quality.

The Role

You will be responsible for a wide range of highways maintenance and construction type work, including; highway construction, traffic management on single/dual carriageways, ditch clearing, minor drainage works, reactive maintenance and emergency call outs. As well as this, there will be the requirement of carrying out on-site assessments to solve or design highway related issues, and to carry out ground maintenance work.You will also provide support to Team Leaders in the inspection and repair of the highway network and by responding to service requests.

Who we are looking:

The successful candidates for this role will be driven, flexible and have a high level of attention to detail, ensuring all work is completed to the expected quality. A full UK Driving Licence is essential, as well as experience in a relevant field with the use of plant and equipment associated with the role. This is a customer focused service, so personal conduct is key, as are good levels of communication.

We are also looking for people who can adapt well to the demands of the service, who can travel throughout Westmorland and Furness and surrounding areas, and who are willing to take part in winter maintenance function or other out of hour’s functions.

What can we offer you!

-Excellent training and development offers
-Flexible working opportunities
-Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
-Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
-Competitive rates of pay
-Application and Interview information

Closing date: 17/11/2024

Interview date: TBC

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Additional assessments applicable for specific role e.g., additional panels, psychometric tests etc.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.