HGSS Operative (L1)

Powys County Council; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and skill development

Flexible working

Defined benefit pension

Lease car scheme

Competitive pay

Health & Well Being

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Powys County Council is seeking a skilled operative to maintain the highway network and operate large goods vehicles as part of the Highways, Transport and Recycling service. The role includes out of hours work for winter maintenance and weather-related challenges.

Candidates should hold a full HGV/LGV (Cat C) licence, have ground works experience and be able to communicate effectively at all levels while working under pressure and in adverse conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in ground works.
• Underpinning knowledge of plant and equipment used in highway maintenance.
• A full HGV/LGV Licence category C.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work alone under pressure in adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team carrying out highway maintenance.
• React to safety defects.
• Take part in the out of hours service including winter maintenance.
• Carry out vehicle checks and record in driver defect books.

Skills

Ground works

Plant & equipment knowledge

HGV/LGV licence

Communication at all levels

Organisation skills

Work alone under pressure

Job description

About the role:

You will undertake a range of skilled tasks working on the highway network, operation of large goods vehicles, tools and equipment in relation to the service function of the highways, transport and recycling department.

You will take part in the out of hours service including Winter maintenance which will include pre salting, ploughing and patrolling the network of both County & Trunk roads, working outside of normal hours and often in extreme and challenging weather conditions.

About you:

The right person will have;

• Experience in Ground works
• Under pinning knowledge of plant & equipment used in the maintenance of the highway
• A full HGV / LGV Licence category C
• An ability to communicate at all levels
• Good organisational skills
• The ability to work alone under pressure in adverse weather conditions

What you will do:

You will:

• Work as part of a team carrying out highway maintenance.
• React to safety defects.
• Take part in the out of hours service including winter maintenance.
• Carry out vehicle checks and record in driver defect books.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
Dave Gardner

[e-mail]

There is no DBS Check requirement for this position.

Service: Highways, Transport and Recycling

Salary: Grade 6 Point 11 to Point 14 £29,071 to £30,515 per annum £15.06 to £15.81 per hour

Please note that at this point, Powys County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

What we offer

• We will train you and develop your skills
• Flexible Working
• Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
• Learning and Development
• Lease Car Scheme
• Competitive Pay
• A Great Place to Live
• Powys County Council Reward Scheme
• Health and Well Being
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits