Roadworker (Temporary)(Full Time) - REN12580

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is looking for a temporary road maintenance worker in Paisley for 5 months. The role involves using tools and collaborating with teams to ensure efficient task completion. Candidates should have civil engineering experience, a focus on health and safety, and commitment to standby duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering or the construction industry.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Experience in winter maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Utilise vehicles, tools, and materials for road maintenance.
• Liaise with service areas and external organisations.
• Commit to standby/call-out rota.

Skills

Teamwork

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 the efficient completion of tasks.

You must have experience working within roadworks, civil engineering, or the construction industry. You should demonstrate an awareness of health and safety legislation and have experience in winter maintenance operations.

It is essential that you are a team player with self-motivation skills and are willing to commit to a standby/call-out rota.

An SVQ Level 2 in roads maintenance is desirable, as is experience in carriageway resurfacing.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding, for 5 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever is earlier.

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