Relief Isles Operative 1, Rousay - ORK09602

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Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks a Relief Isles Operative on Rousay. This role involves assisting with road maintenance, including pothole repairs and drainage. Candidates must hold a valid driving license for specified vehicle weights. The position is on an as-required basis, offering £15.81 per hour. Successful applicants must either live on Rousay or be willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full current driving licence for vehicles with a combined weight of up to 8.25 tonnes.
• Ability to assist in road maintenance tasks such as pot hole repairs and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader Operations in delivering safe and compliant works.
• Engage in planned, cyclical, reactive, and emergency works.
• Help with activities related to gritting and reactive repairs.

Job description

Advert

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Roads and Grounds

Relief Isles Operative 1 - Rousay

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£15.81 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

Interested parties for this position must either be resident on Rousay or be willing to move there.

We are looking for a Relief Isles Operative on Rousay to assist the Team Leader Operations in the delivery of safe, compliant, effective and efficient Planned, Cyclical, Reactive and Emergency works undertaken by the Roads and Grounds workforce.

You will assist in the delivery of a range of activities relating to the maintenance of the island's roads including pot hole repairs, drainage, verge works, signing, lining etc. You will also assist with the delivery of gritting and, where required, reactive repairs associated with flooding and storm damage.

Applicants must hold a full current current driving licence to drive a vehicle, towing a trailer of up to a combined weight Minimum level Class C1+E 8.25 tonnes gross weight, including tractors and other construction plant with simple attachments.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss this post by contacting Darren Bisby, Roads and Grounds Team Manager by e-mail: [e-mail] or telephone: [phone], ext. 4224, or Alistair Holmes, Team Manager Operations by telephone: [phone] ext. 4226.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 31 August 2025

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