Roadworker L2 (Ganger)

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,583 - 32,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

5–6 weeks annual leave

Extensive training opportunities

Access to a works vehicle

Job summary

Dorset Council is expanding its Construction Delivery team in Dorchester and is looking for applicants for various roadworker roles. Opportunities include apprenticeships in Highway Maintenance, with potential earnings ranging from £25,583 to £32,597 based on experience and role.

Candidates should enjoy outdoor work and be willing to learn. A full driving license is essential. Benefits include extensive training, Local Government Pension Scheme, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Full driving license required.
• No specific experience required, but helpful in highway construction areas like surface dressing and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in highway maintenance and construction activities outdoors.
• Contribute to making Dorset a better place to live.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

Overview

We are looking for applicants interested in joining our Construction Delivery team. Due to further expansion of our works programmes, we have a range of positions available.

Dorset Highways carries out Dorset Council’s responsibilities as a highway authority for Dorset’s network. The service manages over 2,400 miles of carriageway and is responsible for everything associated with the highway assets such as bridges and structures, cycleways, footways, drainage, and road signs and markings.

What’s In It For You

• Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 Apprenticeships
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• 5–6 weeks annual leave (dependent on years of service) plus bank holidays
• Access to a works vehicle for work purposes only
• Extensive training opportunities, such as plant operator, mental health and first aid training
• LGV Class 2 with full CPC training
• Winter Service Training
• Lantra National Highway Sector Scheme 12D Traffic Management Training
• City & Guilds NPTC Chainsaw training
• CITB Health Safety and Awareness & Site Supervisors Safety Training

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

Roles Available

• Roadworker Level 1 £25,583 – £27,284 (potential for Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 apprenticeship; starting salary £26,824)
• Roadworker Level 2 (Ganger) £26,824 – £29,540
• Roadworker Level 3 (Chargehand) £28,598 – £32,597

Working Hours

• 07:45 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (Winter) – 35 hours
• 07:45 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 15:30 Friday (Summer) – 39 hours

When applying for one of the roles, please indicate which role you are applying for. For example, state that you are “applying for the Roadworker Level 1 vacancy”.

About You

You are a passionate, dedicated individual interested in a career in Highway Construction and Maintenance. You enjoy working outdoors and learning new skills, care about your local area, and want to contribute to making Dorset a better place to live, work and visit.

What We Will Need From You

• A full driving licence.
• A willingness to learn, be part of a team, be adaptable and reliable.

Ideally, but not essential, experience in some or all of the following areas: surface dressing, line marking, kerbing, concrete work, paving and slabbing, laying asphalt, drainage, iron works, post erection, sign erection, fencing, plant or agricultural operators, HGV drivers.

Further Information

Our services run 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. There will be a mandatory requirement for participating on an out-of-hours standby rota. All staff will be trained to drive LGV vehicles for gritting and snow clearance.

The current standby payment is £196.31 for each week on call and is paid in addition to your salary. Overtime for emergency call‑outs is paid at time and a half.

Apply By Application Form

If you wish to apply for this role, please do so by following the ‘Apply’ link.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. If you need any reasonable adjustments, let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based; we will need to confirm your right to work as part of the appointment process.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.