Salary: £34,796 - £37,490 per annum
Grade: 6
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Shape the Roads of North Yorkshire – Join NY Highways
Are you ready to take the lead in delivering high quality highways maintenance across North Yorkshire? NY Highways is looking for a skilled Ganger to join our dedicated team in Boroughbridge.
As a Ganger, you’ll play a key role in improving infrastructure across towns, villages and rural communities. You’ll lead a team, manage projects and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
Why Join NY Highways?
We offer more than a job. We provide stability, recognition, and opportunities to grow. Here’s what you can expect:
- Job Security: Permanent role with guaranteed projects in the Boroughbridge area through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council.
- Competitive Pay: Starting salary from £34,976 per year for 40 hours per week with the opportunity to earn more.
- Career Development: Training courses, qualifications, and clear progression pathways.
- Generous Leave: 24 days annual leave (rising each year up to 29) plus bank holidays.
- Company Vehicle: For use during the working day.
- Great Benefits: Pension scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
- Supportive Culture: Work in a team that values safety, innovation, and your professional growth.
About the Role
As a Ganger, you’ll lead a team of at least four operatives, delivering maintenance and construction works in Boroughbridge and surrounding areas. From kerb installation and drainage repairs to footway construction and traffic management, your work will directly impact the safety and quality of our roads in the local community.
You’ll also:
- Ensure works are completed to specification and on schedule
- Manage supply chain partners and coordinate site activities
- Operate equipment and carry out routine and cyclical maintenance
- Participate in out-of-hours call-outs for emergencies and winter maintenance
This is a physically active, outdoor role requiring a good level of fitness. Full PPE and outdoor clothing will be provided.
To find out more please read the full job description and person specification here
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Level 2 qualification in highway maintenance or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
- Proven experience leading and directing a team
Desirable (training provided if needed):
- Banksman, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, Emergency First Aid, Safe Dig
- Traffic Management TM1 and TM2
About NY Highways
We maintain and improve North Yorkshire’s roads, delivering everything from routine maintenance to major infrastructure projects. With a network of nearly 5,800 miles and a team of 250 professionals, we combine commercial focus with public sector values. We invest in our people and technology to lead the way in highway innovation.
Learn more at www.nyhighways.co.uk.
Ready to Apply?
Apply today and help us build a safer, smarter future for North Yorkshire. We are interviewing as we go so !
Questions? Contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) on 07814 932 389 or ✉️ [email protected]
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 14th June 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.
