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Highways Operative (Lillyhall) - CMB2703e

Cumberland Council

Skilled Worker, A ratingFull-timePosted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

Job details


Job reference

REQ00000020444

  • Date posted
  • 06/10/2026
  • Application closing date
  • 25/10/2026
  • Location

WORKINGTON

Salary

£29,542 - £30,515

Package

  • Blank
  • Contractual hours
  • 37
  • Basis
  • Full time
  • Highways Operative (Lillyhall) - CMB2703e

Job description

About this opportunity

Join our team as a Highway Operative, where you’ll perform essential tasks such as minor highway construction, patching, reactive maintenance, and drainage works. You’ll also engage in grounds maintenance and support Highway Team Leaders in inspecting and repairing the highway network. Key responsibilities include traffic management, emergency callouts, fencing repairs, installing traffic signs, and operating small plant and tools. With opportunities for career growth and development, you’ll ensure high standards of performance, safety, and quality! Apply now to help maintain and improve our community’s infrastructure.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Ricki Crawford by email at [email protected]

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010

Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under

Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

Closing date: 25/10/2026

Interview date: 03/11/2026

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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