Roadsweeper - ARB18712

Argyll & Bute Council; Oban; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Gym and leisure centre discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a Roadsweeper to cover the Oban area, performing sweeping, litter collection and removal from roads and pavements. The role involves operating standard street cleaning tools as part of a team or individually, with flexible working approaches where possible.

You will join a supportive, community‑focused organisation that values its 5000 staff, offering pension, generous leave, a cycle‑to‑work scheme and wellbeing initiatives while supporting career development

Responsibilities

• Sweep, collect and remove litter, detritus, leaves, weeds from roads and pavements; ensure cleanliness and safety in public spaces.

Job description

Service: Roads and Infrastructure Services

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

A vacancy has arisen for a Roadsweeper to work in the Oban area for Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award‑winning council, we play a vital part in the day‑to‑day life and long‑term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

The successful candidate will undertake undertake either individually or as part of a team, duties concerned with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, detritus, leaves, weeds, etc, from public places including roads and pavements. These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated tools and equipment.

Our employees make good things happen in the day‑to‑day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We provide information to help with moving to the area, from finding somewhere to live to securing employment, and from schools and wider education to the varied lifestyles available here. If you have any enquiries, you're welcome to get in touch with us at [e-mail] . If your enquiry is only about housing, you are welcome to contact [e-mail] directly

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme , Disability Confident , Armed Forces , Fair Work First Statement , Equality and Fairness , Climate Change , Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work‑life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager who is:

• Andrew MacLellan, Amenity Supervisor, Oban
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB18712

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy .