Specialist Plant Operative x2 - MID06811

Midlothian Council; Gorebridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking Specialist Plant Operatives to join their team at Fushiebridge Depot. The role involves operating various specialist plant equipment and requires relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering. The position offers a permanent contract with 36 hours of work per week and opportunities for training. Successful candidates will be appointed at the first point on the salary scale.

Qualifications

• Full clean HGV Class C driving licence required.
• SVQ Level 2 module in winter maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of specialist plant safely.
• Carry out tasks related to road maintenance.

Skills

Civil Engineering Technologies

Highways Maintenance

Operating Specialist Plant

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Civil Engineering Technologies

Relevant HNC

Tools

Paver

Planer

Mechanical Chipper

Heavy Roller

C+E Low Loader

Gully Vehicle

Screed Truck

Job description

Job Vacancy

Midlothian Council is inviting applications from candidates with specialist plant experience to help us deliver a variety of exciting projects utilizing our extensive fleet, which has seen investment to ensure we have the tools to deliver quality projects for our communities.

Candidates should have experience and qualifications in a variety of the following areas; however, we are a great place to grow, and successful candidates will be given training to gain skills on items of plant they are not currently trained on. The list is not exhaustive, and we are currently exploring new ways to deliver projects.

• Paver
• Planer
• 180/360/Pothole Pro
• Mechanical chipper
• Heavy Roller
• C+E low loader
• Gully vehicle
• Screed truck

Knowledge

Essential

Jobholders must hold SVQ Level 3 in Civil Engineering Technologies/Highways Maintenance or an equivalent qualification, or a relevant HNC, along with extensive post-qualification experience in the road maintenance industry, particularly in operating specialist plant.

They must be familiar with and confident in carrying out a variety of tasks as outlined in the main duties section and be able to operate a number of items of plant associated with these tasks safely.

Full clean HGV Class C driving licence is required.

An SVQ Level 2 module in winter maintenance is also desirable.

Application Details

Closing date: Wednesday 28th May

Interview date: Week commencing 9th June

Job Advert

Position Title: Specialist Plant Operative x2

Directorate: Place

Location: Fushiebridge Depot

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 07:30-15:45, Friday 07:30-12:30

Weeks per year: 52

Note: It is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. The minimum salary for this position, based on 36 hours/week over 52 weeks, is £30,243.53 per annum.

Additional Information

Midlothian Council is undergoing a period of transformation to improve service delivery. As part of this, existing employees will be considered for suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with legal obligations. Internal candidates in this situation may be interviewed before external applicants, which could delay application outcomes. We appreciate your patience.

If you are a trainee in a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care-experienced young person previously in care, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.