Roadworkers - FLK14689

Falkirk Council; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council Roads Services in Scotland is seeking temporary roadworkers to join the Roads Operations Team to carry out a variety of road maintenance and construction tasks. You will drive a gritter on standby rotation, including out-of-hours shifts.

Applicants should have practical knowledge of the listed works, with strong health and safety awareness on site. An SVQ Level 2 in Highway Maintenance is desirable; a current driving licence is essential, with Category C to operate council

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Highway Maintenance is desirable.
• A current driving licence is essential; Category C is essential.
• Evidence of practical knowledge of listed road works and safety on site.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of road maintenance and construction tasks.
• Drive a gritter on standby rotation, including out-of-hours shifts.
• Maintain high health and safety standards on site.

Skills

Driving licence

Road maintenance

Health and safety awareness

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Highway Maintenance

Tools

Gritter operation

Vehicle and plant operation

Job description

Job Advert

We seek to recruit temporary roadworkers to Falkirk Council Roads Services. As the successful candidate you will be working with the Roads Operations Team undertaking a variety of road maintenance and construction tasks. You will be required to drive a gritter on a standby rotation out of hours basis.

Applicants for these posts should be able to demonstrate practical knowledge and experience of the works listed above. A high attention to health and safety on site is also required.

An SVQ Level 2 in Highway Maintenance or equivalent is desirable. A current driving licence is essential, and a category C licence is essential as you will be required to use Falkirk Council's vehicles and plant on site.

These posts are temporary until April 2027 due to service requirement.