HIGHWAY OPERATIVE
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,796 to £32,061 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | HU7 0XW |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33593 |
Summary
Join Our Hull Highways TeamWe're looking for a skilled operative preferably with LGV (Class 2) experience to help deliver essential highways maintenance across the Hull area. If you enjoy varied outdoor work and want a stable role with development opportunities, this could be for you.What We Offer• Competitive salary & annual pay progression• Training & career development• 24-29 days annual leave + bank holidays• Staff benefits: Cycle to Work, Credit Union, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme• Supportive team environment
What You'll Do• Kerbing, drainage, patching & ironwork repairs• Street furniture installation & general site maintenance• Traffic management and verge upkeep• Operate highways plant & equipment• Drive LGV vehicles over 7.5 tonnes (safety checks included)• Join the out-of-hours rota for emergencies.What You'll Need• Class 2 (Category C) licence preferable• Experience in highways tasks or highways plant operation• Ability to work outdoors in all weather• Training such as Banksman, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, First Aid, Safe Dig or TM1/TM2 is helpful (but can be trained in post)
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gareth Northey, Highway Operations Supervisor on 07523 931207 or email Gareth.Northey@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
What You'll Do• Kerbing, drainage, patching & ironwork repairs• Street furniture installation & general site maintenance• Traffic management and verge upkeep• Operate highways plant & equipment• Drive LGV vehicles over 7.5 tonnes (safety checks included)• Join the out-of-hours rota for emergencies.What You'll Need• Class 2 (Category C) licence preferable• Experience in highways tasks or highways plant operation• Ability to work outdoors in all weather• Training such as Banksman, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, First Aid, Safe Dig or TM1/TM2 is helpful (but can be trained in post)
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gareth Northey, Highway Operations Supervisor on 07523 931207 or email Gareth.Northey@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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