Practical work. Real impact. Every single day.
Who we are & what we stand for
Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.
We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.
At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.
Join the team that shapes safer streets and better journeys.
The Highways team, part of the Highways & Waster service are responsible for ensuring that Gateshead is a safe and attractive place in which people can live, work and spend free time. From waste strategy, including collection and recycling to the maintenance of our highways and street lighting. You’ve probably also noticed significant investment in the restoration of the Tyne Bridge, and our Highways team continue to play a pivotal role in that restoration project of a local landmark.
Hands-on work that keeps Gateshead moving
The role of the Roadworker is assisting the Mason Pavior/chargehand carry out Highways, drainage, and street lighting construction activities. Assisting them meet site requirements and/or completing works orders and client requests in a timely manner. Assisting with ensuring the availability and functioning of required plant and appropriate materials. Ensuring good housekeeping on site and ensuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to. This requires a flexible, responsive, and high achieving individual.
What you'll get to do
* Support the Mason Pavior/Chargehand in delivering highways, drainage, and street lighting construction and maintenance projects.
* Assist with completing works orders and client requirements, ensuring tasks are finished safely, efficiently, and on time.
* Contribute to the organisation of site resources, including ensuring plant, tools, and materials are available, functional, and safely used.
* Maintain high Health & Safety standards, including good housekeeping, PPE use, and adherence to RAMS and dynamic risk assessments.
* Carry out practical highways tasks, including paving, kerbing, patching, drainage works, ducting, street lighting installation, and street furniture maintenance.
* Help monitor and store goods, materials, and service records in a structured and GDPRcompliant manner.
* Support delivery of programmes and quality standards, ensuring work meets required specifications and frameworks.
* Assist with guiding and supporting team members and contractors, contributing to motivation and informal onthejob training.
* Ensure safe and correct use of all machinery, equipment, and tools, reporting issues promptly
What you'll bring
* NVQ or equivalent in relevant trade background.
* Current CSCS Health and Safety Compliance Card or equivalent
* Hold relevant skill and H&S qualifications to operate relevant plant and machinery.
* Hold or be willing to work towards: Streetworks, Water Jetting, Trenching & Shoring, Confined Spaces
* Sling Loading from a vehicle, or be willing to work towards
* A broad knowledge of highways works including traffic management, drainage, street lighting and signage.
* Trade background with relevant on-site work experience.
* Experience of working with a wide range of highways materials.
* Experience operating relevant plant and machinery.
* Working in a self-disciplined manner to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of workmanship
What’s in it for you
* Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
* Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
* Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
* Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
* Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
* Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
* Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).
Our commitment to you
We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
How to apply
You can apply online using the apply now button below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.
We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.
If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via recruitment@gateshead.gov.uk
Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.
Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.