Ganger - NY Highways (Seamer)

Salary: £33,849 up to £36,469 per year (Grade 6)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours a week

Location: Area 3, Seamer Carr Hopper Hill Road, Scarborough, YO11 3YS

Looking for a challenging and varied role in highways maintenance? Due to continued growth, NY Highways are looking to welcome a Ganger, or Team Supervisor, to support our operations from our Seamer Depot.

"Bringing innovative solutions to the roads of North Yorkshire and beyond"

You'll lead and direct a minimum 4-person team, overseeing maintenance and construction works across our sites in beautiful North Yorkshire.

Responsibilities include ensuring works are completed to specification and on schedule, managing supply chain partners, and conducting a range of skilled tasks such as installing kerb lines, drainage repairs, and footway construction. You'll also handle general maintenance duties, manage traffic, and operate relevant equipment for various routine and cyclical works.

This role involves participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota for emergencies and winter maintenance activities, and therefore desirable that the successful candidate hold a current Drivers Licence with access to personal transport.

While experience in the following areas is beneficial, we encourage candidates with a mix of qualifications to apply:

·Banksman

·Manual Handling

·Abrasive wheels

·Emergency First Aid

·Safe Dig

·Traffic Management TM1 and TM2

If you have experience of working in highway maintenance or construction we want to hear from you! Don't worry if you don't tick every box - we're pleased to offer training for the successful candidate to help you gain the qualifications needed for the diverse projects we tackle here at NY Highways.

For a full outline of the role and requirements, please read the job description here

About NY Highways

NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance to street lighting and road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council combining a commercial focus with public sector values including delivering highway civil engineering & infrastructure projects.

We are looking to lead the way in Highway innovation whilst developing and rewarding our workforce. With the responsibility of a network of roads that stretch for almost 5800 miles and a team of around 250 experienced professionals, there isn't much we don't know about highway maintenance. Our aims are supported by our staff who have years of industry experience and knowledge.

Since launching, we have invested in our people and technology - from promoting staff and training the next generation of Operatives, Mechanics, Electricians and Surveyors via apprenticeships to adopting the latest technology and a strong commitment to quality and environmental principles

To find out more about us, please visit www.nyhighways.co.uk

What we can offer you

• Competitive pay with performance-based pay progression
• Stability in your role. We have ongoing projects with North Yorkshire Council as well as other private sector clients, ensuring a steady stream of work for you.
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Company Pension scheme with up to 6% contribution
• Generous leave entitlement
• A benefits scheme which includes maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, home technology scheme, as well as retail, travel and leisure discounts.

For full, comprehensive information on benefits of working with NY Highways, please read here.

We're proud of our workforce and the work they do in our communities. We want people to join us who can bring their experience and add value to our organisation. We are working hard to create an inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

This is a physically active role, requiring you to work outdoors in all weathers, therefore a reasonable level of fitness is required. You will be provided with full Personal Protective Equipment including outdoor clothing.

How to Apply

Please select the "Apply" button below to complete the short application form and upload your CV.

To have an informal and confidential discussion about this role or the recruitment process, or, if you need assistance with creating and submitting your application, please contact Ashley on 07814 932 389 or at [email protected].

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 5^th January 2025 with interviews planned to take placeon w/c 13^th January 2025

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.