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Skilled Highway Operative
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations
Section: Highways Operations
Location: Cromer Road
Grade: Level 6
Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Positions Available: 5
This advert is open to internal and external applicants.
About Us
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on the Council and our directorates
The Role
We are recruiting Skilled Highway Operatives to deliver essential maintenance across the road network, including pothole repairs, patching works, and gully cleansing to prevent flooding and improve drainage.
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Key Responsibilities
- Carry out highway repairs including potholes, patching and minor works
- Undertake gully cleansing and general drainage maintenance
- Operate plant and vehicles safely
- Ensure works are completed to high standards and in line with health and safety requirements
About You
- Experience in highways maintenance or construction
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work as part of a team in a physical, outdoor role
- Strong awareness of health and safety
- Reliable, proactive and committed to delivering quality works
What We Offer
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here.
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Steve Lovatt, Steve.Lovatt@stoke.gov.uk
Pre-Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
- Right to Work in the UK
- Proof of address
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
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The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.
No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.
Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
Driver Assessment Requirement
Appointment to any of the above posts is subject to successfully completing a practical, road-based driver assessment. This assessment ensures the candidate can operate Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) safely and competently, in line with all legal and safety standards.
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
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