Civil Engineering Craftsperson (Craft 2) (Ref: POS000801)
Salary: £30,140
Salary Band: £30,001 to £40,000
Post Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Full time
Job and Application Details
Categories: Construction
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 21/03/2025
Closing Date: 11/04/2025
Darlington Borough Council is seeking to employ 5 x Civil Engineering Craftsperson (Full Time - 37 hours per week) to join our Highways team based at Lingfield Depot, Darlington.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out routine and responsive maintenance/repairs on all Highways Assets and should demonstrate skills in Paving, Kerbing, and Concrete works, with experience in Bituminous patching and Hot rolled asphalt works being desirable.
Knowledge of signing and guarding in accordance with RASWA guidelines is essential. You will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a Civil Engineering environment. An ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and an understanding of safe working practices are also key criteria for this post.
You will have NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a Civil Engineering/Highway maintenance field or a willingness to obtain the qualification within one year of commencement.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile, Supporting Statement, and Known Risks Form provided.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Malcolm Mills (Highway Construction Manager) at 01325 406605.
Benefits
* 32 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional Annual Leave pro-rata for part-time working)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with the option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
* 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
* 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.
Find further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team at 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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