Field Operative at Leicestershire County Council

Blaby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

28146.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kerb Laying, Footway Construction, Carriageway Construction, Drainage, Block Paving, Slabbing, Brickwork, Gully Emptying, Bitumen Laying, Traffic Management, Plant Operation, Power Tool Usage, Customer Service, Workload Prioritization, Teamwork, Problem Solving

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Croft, Arbor Road, LE9 3GE or Mountsorrel, Hawcliffe Road, LE12 7AH Salary: £26,832 - £28,146 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent. Closing Date: Sunday 8th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC (Please note: interviews will be in person) About the Role Come and work as part of a team that delivers a best value, customer-focused service throughout Leicestershire and occasionally, surrounding counties. Working flexibly, efficiently and effectively to maintain highways, footpaths and structures in accordance with statutory requirements which includes supporting the delivery of appropriate Traffic Management. You will undertake various maintenance works, following safe working procedures and using equipment and power tools. The types of work may include Kerb laying, footway and carriageway construction, excavations, drainage, block paving, slabbing, brickwork to manholes, routine gully emptying, attend to drainage problems, laying bitumen, spreading, levelling and laying of materials to lines and levels, and support on Construction and Surfacing activities etc. The nature of the work may involve you carrying out activities outside of normal working hours, including night, weekends and public holidays, in all weather conditions to meet the needs of the service. You may be required to support a call-out rota to cover evening, weekend and public holiday emergencies. (Exclusion will apply to employees aged under 21) This role is a “safety critical post” and, consequently, subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures. A copy of our Substance Testing Policy, Procedure and Guidance is available upon request. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: Have the following qualifications: NVQ 2 in Highways Maintenance or similar / Skilled Road-worker Trades Test Assessment / New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA) Qualification (Operative) / Accredited and relevant H&S Training Records and Certification (e.g. NPORS plant operator, Appointed Person, etc). Valid driving licence (it would be ideal, but not essential if you also hold a valid Large Goods Vehicle Licence and CPC Trained with current DQC Card) OR have demonstrable evidence of the skills and experience as outlined in the job description, together with a commitment to attain the essential qualifications. Have experience of working in a highways or civil engineering environment and using information technology (e.g. personal computer, PDS, mobile phones etc) in a work-related context. Have extensive knowledge of construction specifications, materials, compaction, and workmanship requirements, also of safe working practices when using plant and machinery. Know about Construction Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and safe working procedures, legislation including driver’s hours, PPE and manual handling and of Chapter 8 Traffic Management Regulations. Have core communication skills both written and verbal, you can and are willing to work with everyone in the team, be motivated; you can work using your own initiative and are well organised and able to prioritise your own workload. Are skilled at driving and operating specialist plant and use of rollers, compaction equipment and saws. Have the ability to respond confidently to customers & colleagues with understanding & diplomacy whilst maintaining an objective & professional stance and give customers the correct information and keeps them up to date with regular contact. You can remain calm & positive in challenging circumstances. You engage with proposals constructively & rigorously to help agree a way forward and constructively challenge poor performance and/or behaviour. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Tom Vesty, Highway Works Manager [South] Telephone: 0116 3050975 To contact me by email, please click here OR John Benson, Highways Works Manager [North] Telephone: 0116 3055365 To contact me by email, please click here How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process Our Organisational Values Our Employee Benefits Working for Us

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering a customer-focused service by maintaining highways, footpaths, and structures according to statutory requirements, which includes supporting appropriate Traffic Management delivery. Responsibilities encompass undertaking various maintenance works like kerb laying, drainage, and surfacing activities, often requiring work outside normal hours and participation in an emergency call-out rota.