General operative / plant Work, Jobs in Wetherby, Wyk (with Salaries)

Skilled Operative
North Yorkshire Council —Boroughbridge
- From £28,254 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
General Operative / Plant Operator
Mac Industrial Limited —Eggborough
- £190 - £220 a day
- Temporary
- Cleaning
- Construction experience
- In-person
Quick apply
11d
Skilled Operative Lead two person crew
North Yorkshire Council —Boroughbridge
- From £30,273 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Maintenance
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
HMP Millsike - General maintenance Operative
Mitie —York
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Data entry
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Chargehand Forester / Arborist
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £32,061 - £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Training & development
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
9d
Works Foreman
Kier Group —Leeds
- Full-time
- Management
- Construction experience
General Drainage Operative
Larkins Environmental Services Limited —Leeds
- From £140 a day
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
10d
Skilled Operative with LGV
North Yorkshire Council —Boroughbridge
- From £30,273 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Operative (4 on, 4 off)
Sharpsmart —Normanton
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
Quick apply
12d
General Operative Groundworker
JN Bentley —Otley
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Construction experience
- Referral programme
Highways Operative with LGV
North Yorkshire Council —Boroughbridge
- £27,485 - £28,945 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Annual leave
1d
Skilled Operative Groundworker
JN Bentley —Leeds
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Construction experience
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Machine Operative
B & E Construction Ltd —Wakefield
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
Quick apply
Site Manager
McGoff Group —Leeds
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Team management
- Quality control
Quick apply
Lead Hand / Ganger Groundworker
JN Bentley —Wakefield
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Management
- Construction experience
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Maintenance Operative (Part time, 20 hours)
Cygnet —Leeds
- £13.15 - £13.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
13d
Yard Team Manager
Marshalls PLC —Pollington
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Maintenance Operative
Cygnet —Keighley
- £13.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Travel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
4d
Ganger Groundworker
JN Bentley —Silsden
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Management
- Construction experience
- Paid training
- Referral programme
4d
Class 1 ADR Driver
Oates Environmental —Leeds
- £15.96 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply

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Skilled Operative

North Yorkshire Council -
Boroughbridge

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £28,254 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Reactive maintenance implementation
Kerb laying
Maintenance
First Aid Certification
Abrasive Wheels Certificate
Manual handling

Full job description

Salary: From £28,254 per year
Grade: 3
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 per week
Location: Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

Looking for a role in highway maintenance, with more responsibility, variety and opportunities to progress?

Do you want secure, practical work where your experience makes a real difference? NY Highways is looking for a Highways Skilled Operative to join our close-knit team based in Boroughbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Highways Operative looking to build on existing skills, take on more technical work and continue developing their career within a respected local employer.

What you'll be doing

As part of a supportive, experienced team, you'll help maintain and improve the local highway network, carrying out a wide range of routine and reactive works, including:

Kerbing, drainage, patching and ironwork repairs
Installation of street furniture and general site maintenance
Traffic management activities and verge maintenance
Operating highways plant, tools and equipment
Supporting emergency response activities and out-of-hours callouts

You'll also take part in an out-of-hours emergency callout rota.

This is a hands-on, outdoor role, working in all weather conditions. Full PPE and outdoor clothing are provided.

Read the full job description here.

What we can offer you

This is a great opportunity to secure a permanent role, offering strong benefits, ongoing training and long-term career progression.

With NY Highways you'll have:

A secure, permanent role with a respected highways provider
Training and development from day one, including nationally recognised highways qualifications
Clear pathways for career progression into supervisory and specialist roles
Annual pay progression
Generous annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 29 days, plus bank holidays
Company vehicle use during the working day
Membership of the Royal London pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
Health Cash Plan, Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme
Access to additional benefits including Cycle to Work, Vivup discounts, Credit Union and Death in Service cover
Job stability through our long-term partnership with North Yorkshire Council

You'll be successful if you have:

Experience carrying out highways maintenance activities
Level 2 qualification in Highway Maintenance, or equivalent practical experience
Banksman, Abrasive Wheels, Emergency First Aid certification
Manual Handling and Safe Dig training
Traffic Management TM1 and TM2 qualifications

You will also:

Enjoy practical, hands-on work, comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Take pride in delivering work safely and professionally
Work well as part of a team
Respond flexibly to operational requirements

At NY Highways we're committed to developing our people. If you don't fully meet all of the criteria for this post, we may be able to offer an alternative role and support you with the training needed to progress into positions like this in the future.

Why join NY Highways?

NY Highways delivers highways services in partnership with North Yorkshire Council. While we work closely with the Council, we're an independent organisation with a strong commercial focus and public service values.

We invest in our people, training and equipment, creating a supportive working environment where you can build a long-term career close to home.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced highways operative looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, click below to complete a short application form and upload your CV. Your CV should highlight your relevant experience, qualifications and licences.

For an informal chat, contact Ashley Benford at [email protected] or call 07814 932389.

Application deadline: Midnight on Sunday 6th September 2026

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.

Skilled Operative

Posted: 21/08/2026

Closing date: 06/09/2026

Closing time: 23:59

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