Roadworker

The Highway Delivery Unit is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the highway network within Bradford together with Winter Maintenance Operations.

We are looking for a Roadworker to join our team. The position is based at Wakefield Road Depot, Bradford.

The main purpose of this role:

• Drive Large Goods Vehicle Class CE or Class C and competent in all aspects of other highway plant and equipment.
• Manual use of use of hand tools in excavations, tipping and filling.
• Numeracy and Literacy to measure work and complete records.
• Ability to carry out high quality output of spreading and compaction of granular bituminous materials. Mixing and placing concrete, flagging, kerbing/edging, placing, erection of street furniture, fencing works which must meet specification and quality standards.
• Installation and adjustment of various ironwork and drainage works.
• The signing, coning and protection of the works in accordance with the requirements of The Health & Safety at Work Act and New Roads and Street Works Act.
• Driving a gritter as part of winter maintenance operations. This will include taking part in out of hours emergencies in regards to winter maintenance or other highways emergency work.
• Responsibility for Health & Safety of the team and the public.
• The post holder will be required to work out doors in all weather conditions.
• Able to carry out accurate measurements and complete records.
• Ability to lift and position materials as required
• Undertake daily maintenance of tools and equipment — vehicles up to 17 tonnes in weight

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information please contact Callum Mapplebeck on or email

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council's Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.

• Salary £28, £31,022.00 Per Annum
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference bradfordmbc/TP/1235/1399
• Contract Type Permanent
• Working Hours hours contractual overtime per week.
• Closing Date 21 November, 2025
• Job Category Highway Maintenance
• Service Planning, Transportation & Highways
• Location Wakefield Road Depot, Foundary Lane, Bradford, United Kingdom
• Additonal Payments Contractual overtime - 2.5 hours per week
• Posted on 10 November, 2025