Roads Operative: Outdoor Maintenance & Winter Response

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

PPE provided

Vivup discounts

LGPS discounts

Cycle-to-Work

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Roads Operative roles with Dumfries and Galloway Council based in Lockerbie, involving outdoor, hands-on road maintenance and construction tasks. Opportunities include laying paving, kerbs, concrete and asphalt, plus setting up temporary traffic management and winter flood response.

The role requires a practical, safety‑minded approach, SCQF Level 4 or equivalent, and CSCS or willingness to obtain within 6 months. Driving licence desirable and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 4 or equivalent
• CSCS Card or willingness to obtain in 6 months
• Current New Roads and Streetworks qualification or willingness to obtain
• Health and Safety training in construction
• Full driving licence is highly desirable
• Ability to work as part of a team in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of road maintenance and construction tasks
• Lay paving slabs, kerbs, concrete and asphalt
• Set up and remove temporary traffic management (signs, cones, barriers)
• Support winter maintenance, including gritting, snow clearance and flood response
• Summer standby; weather - flood response, general enquiries
• Operate plant and machinery such as rollers, mini excavators, disc cutters, tractors and breakers

Skills

Practical skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Full driving licence

Education

SCQF Level 4 or equivalent

CSCS Card (or willing to obtain within 6 months)

Current New Roads and Streetworks Qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Roads Operative roles with Dumfries and Galloway Council based in Lockerbie, involving outdoor, hands-on road maintenance and construction tasks. Opportunities include laying paving, kerbs, concrete and asphalt, plus setting up temporary traffic management and winter flood response.

The role requires a practical, safety‑minded approach, SCQF Level 4 or equivalent, and CSCS or willingness to obtain within 6 months. Driving licence desirable and training is provided.