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Highland Council; Kinlochbervie; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Council is seeking a Community Works Operative 4 (LGV) in Kinlochbervie. The role is 37 hours per week, permanent, with LGV duties and a salary in the HC04 band (£28,244 - £30,918 per annum).

The successful candidate will drive LGV vehicles, perform winter maintenance duties, operate related machinery, and support other council services as needed. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Possession of Driving Licence for LGV, Category C and C+E may be required or training provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out road and winter maintenance duties as directed.
• Driving and operating LGV road and winter maintenance vehicles including snow ploughs / gritting vehicles
• Operate various road maintenance plant and machinery
• Provide cover for Street Sweeping, Grounds Maintenance, Burials and Refuse Collection when required.

Skills

LGV driving

Road maintenance

Job description

Community Works Operative 4 (LGV), Kinlochbervie - HGH21831

Post Title: Community Works Operative 4 (LGV)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: HC04 £28,244 - £30,918 p.a. (with LGV)

HC03 £27,166 - £27,917 p.a. (without LGV)

Contact Person: Ross Mackay Tel:

07796 335988 or Email: [e-mail]

Job

Purpose:

• Carry out road and winter maintenance duties as directed.
• Driving and operating various LGV road and winter maintenance vehicles including snow ploughs / gritting vehicles
• Operation of various road maintenance related plant and machinery
• Participate in all aspects of Roads and Winter Maintenance and when required providing cover for Street Sweeping, Grounds Maintenance, Burials and Refuse Collection.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Possession of Driving Licence for LGV, Category C and C + E.

However, if an applicant has other attributes to offer the Council in relation to Roads Maintenance then training may be given to assist the applicant to gain their LGV licence.