Skilled Roadworker (Full Time) (Permanent) 2x post - REN15124

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Skilled Roadworker to join a squad responsible for a broad range of road maintenance and construction tasks, using vehicles, tools, plant and materials to complete works safely and efficiently.

You will work with other service areas and external organisations to ensure timely completion, require experience in roadworks or civil engineering, knowledge of health and safety, and readiness for standby/call-out duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in roadworks, civil engineering or construction.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Willing to commit to standby/call-out rota.

Responsibilities

• Operate and coordinate tasks using vehicles, tools, plant and materials for road works.
• Liaise with other service areas and external organisations to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
• Work as part of a squad involved in all aspects of road maintenance and construction.

Skills

Roadworks experience

Team player

Self-motivated

Standby/call-out readiness

Education

SVQ Level 2 in roads maintenance

Job description

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Skilled Roadworker

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 that efficient completion of tasks.

You must have experience of working within roadworks, civil engineering or within the construction industry. You must be able to demonstrate an awareness of health and safety legislation as well as experience of winter maintenance operations.

It is also essential you are a team player with self motivation skills and you must be able and willing to commit to a standby/call out rota.

An SVQ level 2 in roads maintenance would be desirable as would experience or carriageway resurfacing.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .