Trainee Highways Operative

Trainee Highways Operative (Ref: POS000804)

Hours and Pay

Salary £16,577 - £25,619 per annum Salary Band £10,001 to £20,000 Post Type Fixed Term Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Construction

Directorate N/A Published Date 09/07/2026 Closing Date 26/07/2026

The Highways team are looking to recruit 3x Trainee Highways Operatives (2 Year Fixed Term Contract) to help maintain the streets and footpaths of Darlington.

The work will involve learning all aspects of highway works including paving, kerbing, tarmac, concrete and drainage on maintenance and major scheme works.

No previous knowledge is required as full training will be provided. However, you must be committed to working towards and obtaining NVQ Level 2 in Highways Construction.

The Trainee Highways Operative is paid on the Craft 2 Trainee Rate and the rate you will be paid is dependent on your age upon commencement in post. The rate of pay will also increase with each year of study. Below are the current rates of pay.

Year 1 = £16,577 - £25,619 per annum

Year 2 = £21,098 - £27,126 per annum

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification included. For a further informal discussion, please contact Malcolm Mills, Highways Construction Manager on 01325 406605.

Benefits

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club
  
  

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

General Information For Applicants

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We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

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