Skilled Chargehand - Newtown Roads Depot - SBO10405

Scottish Borders Council; Melrose; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council, SBc Contracts, is seeking a Skilled Chargehand to lead and deliver civil engineering and construction projects. The role involves working across roads maintenance, drainage, and related works, ensuring safety and quality while meeting deadlines.

You will supervise a team, operate trained plant, and deputise for the Works Supervisor when needed. The post offers a permanent contract, a competitive salary, and opportunities for training and career progression within SBc

Qualifications

• Basic education (Numeracy and literacy) required.
• First Aid qualification or obtained within reasonable timescales.
• Certified machinery/plant qualifications (Lantra, NPTC, SVQ II, CSCS, CPCS or NPORS) or obtained within reasonable timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil engineering, roads maintenance, and infrastructure works.
• Ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery in line with procedures.
• Deputise for the Works Supervisor when required.
• Work across multiple locations within the Scottish Borders and beyond.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety

Site supervision

Education

Basic education (Numeracy & literacy)

Tools

Lantra certificates

NPTC

SVQ II

CSCS

CPCS

NPORS

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 6H

Hourly Rate: £18.21 - £19.56

Salary: £35,137.27 - £37,741.80 per annum

Hours: 37

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen within SBc Contracts, Scottish Borders Council's external trading organisation, which delivers a wide range of civil engineering and building projects for both internal council services and external clients.

The Skilled Chargehand plays a key role in the delivery of civil engineering, roads maintenance, construction and infrastructure works undertaken by SBc Contracts. The post holder will ensure that work is carried out safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards within agreed timescales.

The post holder will undertake a wide range of activities including roads maintenance, drainage works, surfacing, groundworks, streetscape improvements and other associated construction projects. Working under the direction of the Works Supervisor

The post holder will ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements and quality and operational procedures, while maintaining high standards of workmanship, productivity and customer service. They will lead and motivate a team, support the development of colleagues, operate specialist plant and equipment where appropriately trained and authorised and deputise for the Works Supervisor when required.

This is a varied and hands-on role suited to an individual who is reliable, flexible and committed to delivering quality services. Work may be undertaken across multiple locations throughout the Scottish Borders and beyond and may occasionally require working outwith normal hours to meet operational demands, including emergency response and winter maintenance operations.

At SBc Contracts, we are committed to investing in our workforce and offer excellent opportunities for training, development and career progression for motivated individuals looking to build a long-term career within the construction industry.

Essential

A basic education (Numeracy and literacy)

First Aid Qualification or obtained within reasonable timescales

Certified relevant machinery and plant use qualification/s (i.e. Lantra certificates, NPTC, SVQ II, CSCS, CPCS or NPORS cards) or obtained within reasonable timescales

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Andy Hume by telephone on 01835 828092 or by email at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Employability Support -The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [e-mail].
You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment