Roads Technician - EAD08765

East Dunbartonshire Council; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Kirkintilloch seeks a part-time Public Utility Technician to conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with utility regulations. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong customer focus, self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Must be familiar with NRSWA1991 regulations and willing to participate in emergency stand by rotas if desired.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake site inspections and audits.
• Knowledge of NRSWA1991 regulations.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections in line with regulations.
• Monitor utility & EDC sites for compliance.
• Participate in emergency stand by rotas if chosen.

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Customer focus

Job description

Job Summary

Please note that salary will be pro-rated for less than 35 hours per week.

This post is only available to all permanent and temporary employees and agency workers currently on assignment within East Dunbartonshire Council.

Public Utility technician

Job Purpose

Undertaking site inspections in accordance with NRSWA1991, attended meetings with utility companies, stakeholders and other council departments as required.

Assist in monitoring utility & EDC sites for compliance with the commissioner's guidance and specifications under the NRSWA1991.

Assist with other roads network Operations duties as required.

The post will be based within the Roads Network Operations Team based at Broomhill depot Kirkintilloch.

The Council's Roads Neighbourhood Services is looking to recruit a part time public utility technician, (Although the intended workdays are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday a degree of flexibility will be required subject to the business demands)

Tasks will include undertaking surveys/audits, upkeep of statutory records, installation of new lighting projects to required specifications/ design and associated documentation including sign off certification.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a determination to succeed and deliver first class results with a strong customer focus. They must be able to work both on their own initiative, with minimum supervision, and as part of a team.

East Dunbartonshire Council operates an out of hours emergency stand by rotas which the candidate can if they chose to participate.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria

Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate's first salary payment.

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee's wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager.

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee's final salary.

The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required

Charter Of Commitment

The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.

Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with

screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.

The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.

We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.

We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.

We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)

We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.

We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.

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