Roadworker (Full Time) (Temporary) - REN12619

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a road maintenance employee to join a team for a temporary position. The role requires expertise in roadworks and civil engineering, emphasizing teamwork and safety compliance. It involves various tasks related to road maintenance and liaising with other teams. Successful candidates must be willing to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check.

Qualifications

• Experience in roadworks and civil engineering or construction.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Willingness to commit to standby/call out rota.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of road maintenance and construction.
• Liaise with service areas and external organizations.
• Utilize vehicles, tools, plant, and materials effectively.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Health and safety awareness

Education

SVQ level 2 in roads maintenance

Job description

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Working as part of a squad involved in all aspects of road maintenance and construction, you will be responsible for utilising vehicles; tools; plant and materials to ensure that all tasks and activities are completed effectively. You will also be required to liaise with other service areas within the authority as well as external organisations and agencies to ensure that efficient completion of tasks.

You must have experience of working within roadworks, civil engineering or within the construction industry. You must be able to demonstrate an awareness of health and safety legislation as well as experience of winter maintenance operations.

It is also essential you are a team player with self motivation skills and you must be able and willing to commit to a standby/call out rota.

An SVQ level 2 in roads maintenance would be desirable as would experience or carriageway resurfacing.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 12 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .