Vacancy Details

Description

Directorate: Housing Regeneration and Operations

Section: Highways

Location: Cromer Road Depot

Grade: Level 7

Salary: £30,060 - £32,654

Hours: 37

 

This advert is open to Internal and External applicants.

 

Join Our Highways Team and Drive Real Change! Are you ready to take the wheel and lead a dedicated team in maintaining and improving Stoke-on-Trent’s roads?

 

We're looking for adynamic and motivated Driver Chargehand (Ganger) to be at the forefront of our Highways Maintenance Team.

 

As a Driver Chargehand, you will:

 

• Lead and support a team of operatives in delivering high-quality pothole repairs and highway maintenance.

 

• Oversee commercial activities such as road markings and dropped crossings, contributing to revenue generation.

 

•Take responsibility for on-site safety, efficiency, and work quality.

 

• Plan, organise, and execute maintenance and improvement tasks, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

 

• Make a real impact on the city’s infrastructure, contributing to safer, cleaner, and better-connected communities.

 

What We Need from You:

 

• Experience in highways maintenance or a similar field.

 

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

 

• A proactive approach with a can-do attitude.

 

What’s in it for You?

 

• A rewarding career with a supportive and collaborative team.

 

• Opportunities for training and professional development.

 

• The chance to make a tangible difference in your community.

 

If you are ready to lead by example and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on role, we want to hear from you!

 

Apply today and help us keep Stoke-on-Trent moving.

 

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

 

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

 

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