Mason

Three vacancies have arisen within the in-house Highway Team who deliver the day to day maintenance and improvement works to the highways and footway networks within Gateshead.

We are looking for individuals that are time served as a mason paviour. Candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of Construction Health and Safety legislation in relation to highways works and a proven track record of working in the highway maintenance or construction industry together with a forward thinking attitude to ensure the service continues to build on its previous successes.

You will undertake a range of advanced Highways tasks including kerb laying, block paving, flag laying, laying concrete, drainage and all natural stone products. Undertake traffic management associated with highway functions and to use and interpret plans and drawings in relations to highways functions. You will be responsible for the identification of underground services during the execution of highway duties. Also be able to provide advice and guidance to other employees as required, ensuring work is carried out in accordance with instructions.

The vacancy is available at the Highways depot at Shearlegs Road. You will work a standard 37 hour week, Monday to Friday.

The council is committed to the development and training of its employees to ensure they develop and unlock potential for the future. Successful applicants will receive training around health and safety and ongoing skills development.

Please take a look at the full job profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet all of the essential criteria. Please demonstrate in your application how you meet each point of the essential criteria.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

A broad knowledge of highways works including traffic management, drainage, street lighting and signage

Experience of:

Trade background with relevant on-site work experience ideally with some experience of supervising others.
Experience of working with a wide range of highways materials.
Operation of relevant plant and machinery.
Working in a self-disciplined manner to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of workmanship
Effective communication with clients to ensure specification and requirements are met.
Experience of working to the requirements of the highways permit scheme, NVQ or equivalent in relevant trade background.
Current CSCS Health and Safety Compliance Card or equivalent
Hold relevant skill and H&S qualifications to operate relevant plant and machinery.
Willingness to undertake specific training associated with the role.

You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
You'll get a generous annual leave package of 26 days annual leave (plus two additional statutory days) for new employees, rising to 30 days (plus two additional statutory days) after 5 years continuous local government service.
You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs.
You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell