Roads Technician — Build Local Infrastructure & Grow Career

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scot)

Exclusive discounts from local traders

Cycle-to-Work scheme

My Money Matters guidance

Wellbeing Champions guidance

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council invites applications for a permanent Roads Technician, working 36 hours per week in Castle Douglas. The role involves outdoor work on roads, footpaths and street lighting, with a focus on inspecting condition and safety of the Local Road Network and assisting project delivery.

We offer full training and development to support supervision, planning and coordination, with a pay band of £26,787 to £35,853 depending on experience. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with effective communication skills.
• Willing to learn and develop their career.
• Flexible, reliable and motivated.
• In possession of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors on roads, footpaths and streetlighting.
• Undertake condition and safety inspection of Local Road Network.
• Assist in delivery of projects that keep communities safe and connected.
• Support supervision, planning and coordination of day-to-day maintenance.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Willing to learn

Flexible

Job description

Dumfries and Galloway Council invites applications for a permanent Roads Technician, working 36 hours per week in Castle Douglas. The role involves outdoor work on roads, footpaths and street lighting, with a focus on inspecting condition and safety of the Local Road Network and assisting project delivery.

We offer full training and development to support supervision, planning and coordination, with a pay band of £26,787 to £35,853 depending on experience. A UK driving licence is essential.