Job title: HIAB Class 2 Driver / Electricians Assistant
Salary: Grade 5 £30,631 - £32,291
Location: Boroughbridge, with travel across North Yorkshire
Contract: Established, Permanent Full Time
Benefits: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.
“Bringing innovative solutions to the roads of North Yorkshire and beyond”
As NY Highways continues to grow, we are looking for a Hiab Driver / Electrician’s Assistant to join our Street Lighting team. You will play an integral part of the business, delivering the best service to our community across North Yorkshire.
You will be based at our depot in Boroughbridge and will team up with a Street Lighting Electrician, to excavate and install street lighting columns and cable joint holes across the county. You will operate the Hiab where required but excavation is done by hand to avoid other underground services and so a degree of fitness is required for this role.
Key responsibilities
- Drive LGV class 2 vehicles and operate the Hiab attachment on the vehicle
- Carry out traffic management assessments and adjust to meet risks and challenges that arise on site. Using expertise and judgements skills to assess site plans against actual sites adapting approaches to ensure safe digging and cable avoidance
- Excavate for equipment installations such as Street lighting columns and connection pits
- Reinstate the highway using a variety of different materials and techniques including asphalt, flags and block paving.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
For this role it is essential to have a current LGV Class 2 (or higher) license with basic electrical knowledge and expereince of safe loading and unloading of vehicles.
For further information on the roles and responsibilities of the role, please review the job description and person specification here
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About us
NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance, street lighting and snow clearance to road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council combining a commercial focus with public sector values.
We are looking to lead the way in Highway innovation whilst developing and rewarding our workforce. With the responsibility of a network of roads that stretch for almost 5800 miles and a team of around 250 experienced professionals, there isn’t much we don’t know about highway maintenance. Our aims are supported by our staff who have years of industry experience and knowledge.
Since launching, we have invested in our people and technology – from promoting staff and training the next generation of Operatives, Mechanics, Electricians and Surveyors via apprenticeships to adopting the latest technology and a strong commitment to Quality and Environmental principles
For further details on NY Highways, please visit www.nyhighways.co.uk
What we can offer you
At Ny Highways, we can offer career development, a choice of benefits and support through our reward and benefits program:
· We are pleased to offer a competitive salary up to £32291per year (pay award pending) in line with your skills, experience & qualifications
· Company Pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%
· 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays. Accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years
· Flexible working patterns
· We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer courses and training relevant to this role and your progression.
· Our benefits scheme includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, access to our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
For further information on what we can offer you, please read here
We’re proud of our workforce and the work they do in our communities. We want people to join us who can bring their experience and add value to our organisation. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete a short online application form, providing supporting evidence which highlights your suitability for the role, as well as uploading a current CV.
To discuss this position in more details please get in touch with Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) on 07977743718 or danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk
Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 29th of April 2024
Interviews are expected to be held on the 9th and 10th of May at our depot in Leeming Bar.
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, a change of requirements or a large number of applications being received.
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.