Driver/Roadworker 2

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Driver/Roadworker 2 to join its Roads and Grounds Operations Team. The ideal candidate will manage various road activities and participate in emergency callouts, with essential training provided. Applicants must hold a Class B Driving Licence, with a Class C expected within two years. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and requires a proactive approach to safety and flexible duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and current Class B Driving Licence and achieve Class C within 2 years.
• Driver CPC is highly desirable.
• Experience with specialist equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of roads and municipal related activities.
• Participate in a standby rota for emergencies.
• Work individually or as part of a team.

Skills

Full and current Class B Driving Licence

Flexible attitude towards duties

Positive approach to health and safety

Education

SVQ2 in a construction or engineering relevant subject

HAUC (Streetworks) Operatives qualification

Job description

Location: Hatston Sparrowhawk Road Hatston Industrial Estate Kirkwall Orkney, KW15 1GE

Salary: £29,675 - £31,121 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Description

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Roads and Grounds - Operations

Driver/Roadworker 2

37 hours per week

Permanent

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

We are looking for a Driver/Roadworker 2 to join our Roads and Grounds Operations Team.

The successful candidate will become a member of a service carrying out a variety of roads and municipal related activities, including emergency callout and Winter Service activities.

This role requires you to work either individually or as part of a team to ensure the efficient operation of the service.

You must have a positive approach to health and safety and will require a flexible attitude to work with a willingness to undertake a variety of duties associated with roads maintenance. Training in the use of specialist equipment will be given.

There is a requirement to participate in a standby rota, for which appropriate overtime and standby payments will be made.

To be appointed at Grade C:

You must hold a full and current Class B Driving Licence and will be required to achieve a Class C Driving Licence within 2 years of appointment. Full training will be provided to facilitate this. Driver CPC is highly desirable.

To be appointed at Grade D:

You must hold a full and current Class C Driving Licence and Driver CPC.

An SVQ2 in a construction or engineering relevant subject or a HAUC (Streetworks) Operatives qualification is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given.

This post is subjet to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland Clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Darren Bisby, Roads and Grounds Team Manager, by e-mail: [e-mail] or telephone: [phone], extension 4224

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 31 August 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.