HGSS Operative (L1) (Full Time)

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Welshpool

Remote

GBP 29,000 - 31,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Powys County Council is seeking an HGSS Operative (L1) based in Welshpool to undertake a range of skilled tasks on the highway network, including operation of large goods vehicles and equipment in the highways maintenance function.

The role covers out-of-hours service, winter maintenance, pre-salting, ploughing and patrolling county and trunk roads, often in adverse weather conditions, requiring flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

Experience in Ground works.
Under pinning knowledge of plant & equipment used in highway maintenance.
Full HGV / LGV Licence category C.
Ability to communicate at all levels.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to work alone under pressure in adverse weather conditions.

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

HGV/LGV Licence

Communication

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Job description

Jobs

HGSS Operative (L1)

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Salary

£29071 - £30515

Expires

08/11/2026

Location

Welshpool, Powys

Job Type

Full Time

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

dave.gardner@powys.gov.uk

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.

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