Roadworker - EAY11317

East Ayrshire Council; Galston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time role in road maintenance operations. The successful candidate will be based at Gauchalland Depot in Galston, undertaking a variety of tasks aimed at supporting the community and ensuring roadway safety. Emphasis on a safe working environment, diversity, and inclusivity will be upheld. This position offers a competitive salary with 37 hours work week.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in road maintenance or similar driving activities preferred.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a winter maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out road maintenance duties including emergency work.
• Support wider operations of Ayrshire Roads Alliance.

Job description

Job Description

Carry out a wide range of road maintenance duties and related driving activities, including winter gritting and emergency work, supporting the wider work programmes and operations undertaken by Ayrshire Roads Alliance. This role contributes to achieving the Joint Committee's key objectives, specifically in relation to the Council's Community Plans, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreements, and Best Value.

Requirements

We follow the national guidance on pre-employment checks, namely Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment. During your application, you should provide details of at least two appropriate and relevant references, with one from your current or most recent employer. The reference from your current or most recent employer must be from an appropriate senior manager and should not be from a peer operating at the same level.

Responsibilities

If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure you receive all MyJobScotland related emails: [e-mail]. We adhere to national guidance on pre-employment checks. During your application, provide two relevant references, including one from your current or most recent employer, from an appropriate senior manager.

The Individual

This is a permanent full-time position based at Gauchalland Depot, Galston. The post is 37 hours per week, with working hours from 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and 8 am to 3:30 pm on Friday. The annual salary ranges from £27,436 to £28,725.

East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all community members. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people, and LGBT individuals. We aim to reduce occupational segregation and encourage women to apply for managerial and underrepresented roles. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador. For further information, please contact [e-mail].