HIAB Driver / Electrician's Assistant – Join Our Street Lighting Team
Salary: From £32,433 per year
Permanent, Full-Time | Based at Penny Pot, Harrogate Depot | Competitive Pay & Benefits
Are you ready to drive your career forward and help shape the future of North Yorkshire's roads?
NY Highways is on the lookout for a motivated HIAB Driver / Electrician's Assistant to join our Street Lighting team – where no two days are the same, and your work makes a real impact in local communities.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
* Be part of a forward-thinking team leading the way in public safety and innovation
* Professional development & training to boost your skills and career
* Competitive salary and a great benefits package
* Make a difference every day by improving safety and enhancing North Yorkshire's highways
What You'll Be Doing
* Driving LGV Class 2 vehicles and operating HIAB attachments
* Working alongside skilled electricians to install street lighting columns and connection pits
* Excavating and reinstating highways using a variety of materials (asphalt, flags, block paving)
* Managing traffic risks on site and keeping everything safe and efficient
* Rolling up your sleeves for some manual excavation – keeping fit while you work
What We're Looking For
* A current LGV Class 2 licence (or higher)
* Experience (or willingness to learn) operating HIAB equipment
* Someone who enjoys hands-on work and working as part of a team
* A safety-first attitude with a commitment to doing the job right
* · Previous experience in highways or street lighting is not essential for this role but is an advantage
Ready to Light Up Your Career?
Join NY Highways and help us keep communities safe, connected, and moving.
Your next adventure starts here
About NY Highways
NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance, street lighting and snow clearance to road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council, combining a commercial focus with public sector values. While we work closely with the Council, NY Highways is an independent business and not part of the Council itself.
Learn more about us:
Apply today and become a vital part of our Street Lighting team.
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 12th October 2025
Interviews: week commencing 13th October
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,433.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Licence/Certification:
* LGV Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person