Student Environmental Health Officer

Cyngor Sir Ddinbych _ Denbighshire County Council; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local authority as a Highways Maintenance Operative, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining road safety and quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in both reactive repairs and proactive winter maintenance. With a supportive environment that welcomes both experienced operatives and those eager to learn, you will receive training to enhance your skills and qualifications. Enjoy generous annual leave, a local government pension scheme, and a focus on employee wellbeing. If you're ready to make a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 26 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing focus

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in highways maintenance or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work minimum 14.48 hours up to 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive maintenance repairs on highways.
• Participate in Winter Maintenance Gritting service.

Skills

LGV Class 2 license

HAUC/Streetworks qualification

Reactive maintenance

Emergency incident response

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant vocational training

Job description

Job Reference: PCPR00007W1VRE

Location: County Hall, Ruthin

Salary: Grade 6, £30,060 - £32,654 pro rata, per annum

Hours: Minimum 14.48 hours (2 days), maximum 37 hours (5 days)

Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years

Denbighshire County Council has a vacancy for a Highways Maintenance Operative to undertake reactive maintenance repairs and respond to emergency incidents within the Highways maintenance team. The role also involves participating in the Winter Maintenance Gritting service.

We welcome applications from experienced operatives as well as those meeting lower grade criteria, as training and support will be provided to reach Grade 5. Starting grade will depend on current qualifications and experience.

Applicants should preferably hold a current LGV Class 2 license and HAUC/Streetworks qualification or be willing to obtain these qualifications.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references.

For discussions about the role, please contact Mark Evans at 01824 706825 or Andy Raynor at 01824 706950.

Benefits of Working with Denbighshire County Council

• Generous annual leave starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service to 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Wellbeing focus and access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards (shopping, holidays, days out)
• Family-friendly policies

How to Apply

To apply, complete our online application form at www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us. The full job description and personal specification are available there. Please demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria in your supporting statement.

For alternative application methods, contact Customer Services at 01824 706101.

All applicants must complete the application form. We regret that not all applications can receive a reply. If you do not hear within three weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

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