General information
Reference
005263Closing Date
21/07/2026Service Area
Directorate
Environment
Service Area
Highways
Category
Highways/Engineering - Professional - Highways/Engineering - Professional
Job Title
Operative Highways & Street Lighting
Grade
BBU08
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU08 31,537 - 34,434
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37.00
Job Advert
Our Highways team are currently seeking a Highways Operative to join the team on a permanent, full time basis.
Working in Highway's you can will maintain the public highway by carrying out the highways and drainage works on a day to day basis in accordance with Works Orders received to ensure a safe highway network.
Working with fellow Operatives to carry out Highway and Drainage works, using appropriate plant, vehicles and materials, in accordance with the specifications.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the rostered delivery of the severe weather & winter maintenance operational. You will also be required to participate in rostered out of hour call outs service.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 21st July 2026
Interview Date: 30th July 2026
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
No
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
No
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Is this a designated car user position?
No
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