Highways Heavy Plant/HGV Operative
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- England,North East,Northumberland
- Full Time, Permanent
- £27,274 - £29,071 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionHighways Heavy Plant/HGV Operative (Morpeth)Job InformationNorthumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ’Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
Northumberland County Council is committed to delivering safe, well-maintained highways across the county. As part of our Highways team, we play a vital role in keeping Northumberland’s road network in excellent condition for residents, businesses and visitors. Our operational teams use specialist equipment and innovative repair techniques to deliver efficient highway maintenance solutions countywide.
What you’ll be doing:*Driving various HGV vehicles to assist with the delivery of Highways Schemes within the Morpeth Area.
*On occasions, you will assist with civil ground works and as part of the team assist with task such as paving, drainage and tarmac repairs.
What you’ll bring:*An HGV licence
*Ability to work unsupervised between sites.
*Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving
Why choose us?We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
*26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
*Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
What you need to knowWe are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.
Job Details*Salary: £27,274 - £29,071
*Frequency: Annual
*Contract Type: Permanent
*Closing Date: 20 November, 2026
*Directorate: Place and Regeneration
*Location: Coopies Lane Depot, Morpeth, United Kingdom
*Posted on: 30 October, 2026
*Job Category Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
Northumberland County Council is committed to delivering safe, well-maintained highways across the county. As part of our Highways team, we play a vital role in keeping Northumberland’s road network in excellent condition for residents, businesses and visitors. Our operational teams use specialist equipment and innovative repair techniques to deliver efficient highway maintenance solutions countywide.
What you’ll be doing:*Driving various HGV vehicles to assist with the delivery of Highways Schemes within the Morpeth Area.
*On occasions, you will assist with civil ground works and as part of the team assist with task such as paving, drainage and tarmac repairs.
What you’ll bring:*An HGV licence
*Ability to work unsupervised between sites.
*Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving
Why choose us?We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
*26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
*Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
What you need to knowWe are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.
Job Details*Salary: £27,274 - £29,071
*Frequency: Annual
*Contract Type: Permanent
*Closing Date: 20 November, 2026
*Directorate: Place and Regeneration
*Location: Coopies Lane Depot, Morpeth, United Kingdom
*Posted on: 30 October, 2026
*Job Category Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
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