Roads Operative - DGA12333

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Roads Operative for their Lockerbie service depot. The successful candidate will undertake various road maintenance activities including laying paving slabs and kerbs, asphalt laying, and ensuring safety during operations. The role offers a salary of £26,766 - £28,419 and includes opportunities for further qualifications. A valid driving license is desirable. Employees will also benefit from a comprehensive wellbeing package.

Benefits

Discount platform access

Pension scheme membership

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in road maintenance and construction tasks.
• Ability to operate full range of road maintenance machinery.
• Willingness to participate in winter maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of road maintenance and construction tasks.
• Contribute to the Council's winter maintenance activities.
• Ensure safety of team and public while on duty.

Skills

Road maintenance

Construction tasks

Valid driving license

Tools

Road maintenance plant and machinery

Rollers and mini excavators

Job description

Advert

Roads Operative (19/960)

Dumfries
£26,766 - £28,419

We are looking to recruit one position at the Lockerbie service depot. As the
successful candidate you will undertake a range of road maintenance and
construction tasks including laying paving slabs and kerbs, concrete and
asphalt laying, drainage works, temporary traffic management including
erecting and removing signs, barriers, and cones and other related roads
maintenance activities.

You will be required to contribute to the Council's winter maintenance
activities such as gritting, snow clearance and responding to flooding.
Opportunities to gain goods vehicles driving qualifications will be available. A
valid driving license is highly desirable.

This post is a permanent contract for 36 hours per week.

The job involves operating a full range of road maintenance plant and
machinery including rollers, mini excavators, disc cutters, breaker units and
other small plant.

The safety of our team is our highest priority so you will be required to wear a
range of personal protective equipment and ensure the health and safety of
the public, colleagues and yourself.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:
Dean Armstrong on 07824 708144 or email: [e-mail]