At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform minor highway construction, patching, and drainage works while supporting inspections.
- Company: Join a team committed to delivering excellent public services and community improvement.
- Benefits: Permanent position with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for disabled individuals and those from the British Armed Forces community.
- Why this job: Engage in diverse tasks like traffic management and emergency callouts in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Candidates should embody values like ambitious, collaborative, and innovative.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
About This Opportunity
Join our team as a Highway Operative, where you’ll perform essential tasks such as minor highway construction, patching, reactive maintenance, and drainage works. You’ll also engage in grounds maintenance and support Highway Team Leaders in inspecting and repairing the highway network. Key responsibilities include traffic management, emergency callouts, fencing repairs, installing traffic signs, and operating small plant and tools. With opportunities for career growth and development, you’ll ensure high standards of performance, safety, and quality! This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Guaranteed Interviews
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Highways Operative (Dalston) - CMB2563re in Carlisle employer: Cumberland Council
Located in Dalston, this organisation prioritises diversity and inclusion, offering guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation to enhance public services.
