Bedford Borough Council
Operative Highways & Street Lighting
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Our Highways team are currently seeking a Highways Operative to join the team on a permanent, full time basis.
Working in Highways you can maintain the public highway by carrying out the highways and drainage works on a day to day basis in accordance with Works Orders received to ensure a safe highway network.
Working with fellow Operatives to carry out Highway and Drainage works, using appropriate plant, vehicles and materials, in accordance with the specifications.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the rostered delivery of the severe weather & winter maintenance operational. You will also be required to participate in rostered out of hour call outs service.
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How To Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 21st July 2026
Interview Date: 30th July 2026
Please Note
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
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For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
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Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
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Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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