Road Worker

Brackenberry; Abergele; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority support company is seeking a Road Worker in Conwy for a 3-month contract. The role involves maintenance and repair of roads, with participation in the Winter Gritting Rota. Candidates must possess a valid UK Driving Licence and LGV Licence, with prior experience in road maintenance preferred. The position may require additional hours including nights and weekends. Immediate availability is essential and the pay ranges from £14.36 to £18.28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK Driving Licence required.
• Must possess Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Licence.
• Experience in highways or similar manual outdoor environment is essential.
• Ability to operate light machinery and power tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on the highway network.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations during work.
• Participate in scheduled overtime and Winter Gritting Rota.
• Safely operate LGVs for de-icing roads.
• Be available for emergency call-outs outside regular hours.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Licence

Experience in highways or road maintenance

Ability to operate light machinery and power tools

Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Conwy to assist with the appointment of a Road Worker on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £14.36- £18.28 per hour

Summary

The Road Worker is a hands-on role responsible for the general maintenance, repair, and safety of County roads, highways, and public infrastructure within the Conwy County Borough Council area. A critical function of this role is participation in the Winter Gritting Rota, which requires working unsociable hours, including nights and weekends, to ensure the roads remain safe and accessible during severe weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs on the highway network, including pothole filling, patching, drainage clearance, and verge maintenance.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with Health and Safety regulations, traffic management protocols, and Council standards.
• Be available and committed to undertaking scheduled overtime and night working as part of the mandatory Winter Gritting Rota to treat roads and keep them safe during freezing conditions.
• Operate Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) safely and proficiently for the application of rock salt and other de-icing agents.
• Be available at short notice for emergency call-outs outside of normal working hours during the winter period.

Essentials

• Full, valid UK Driving Licence
• Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Licence
• Proven experience working in a highways, road maintenance, civil engineering, or similar manual outdoor environment.
• Ability to operate light machinery, plant, and power tools safely and effectively.
• A working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures relating to manual handling and highway maintenance

Additional Information

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the U.K.

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.