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.
We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Ricki Crawford by email at Ricki.crawford@cumberland.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- 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 Leader 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.
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Highways Operative (Lillyhall) - CMB2703e in Workington employer: Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and community impact. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families in Barrow and surrounding areas. With a focus on flexibility and a solution-oriented approach, this role provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about homelessness services.
Contact Details:
Westmorland and Furness Council Recruitment Team
