Roadworker/Labourer

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is expanding its Road Operations Team to manage a £40 million roads infrastructure program. The role involves maintenance operations across Renfrewshire, requiring qualifications in highway maintenance and effective communication skills. This temporary position will initially last for 3 months.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or professional experience in highway maintenance.
• Ability to work with plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roads, footways, and drains.
• Participate in winter maintenance and standby service.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Relationship management

Education

Relevant qualification in highway maintenance

Job description

Join Renfrewshire Council's Road Operations Team

This is an exciting time to join Renfrewshire Council. The Council is undertaking an ambitious £40 million five-year roads infrastructure investment programme.

We are expanding our Road Operations team to deliver a wide range of priority infrastructure projects across Renfrewshire.

Location: Underwood Road Depot, Paisley.

As part of a team, you will undertake operations involving the maintenance of roads, footways, and drains, working with plant, equipment, and digital technology.

You will participate in the Services Winter Maintenance and Summer standby service to ensure an effective response to winter weather conditions.

Qualifications and Skills: You should have a relevant qualification or evidence of professional competence and experience in highway maintenance. Effective communication, organizational, and time management skills are essential. Flexibility and the ability to maintain effective working relationships are also important.

Additional Requirements: A driving license is desirable.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, with the level of check depending on the duties of the post. For more information, visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Note: This post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding, initially for 3 months or until the requirement ceases, whichever is earlier.

For further information, please contact Peter McMahon, Road Operations Team Leader, via email.