Technical Assistant - DGA12556

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Dumfries is looking for a Technical Assistant to provide support within the Roads Maintenance Team. This role involves assisting senior staff with administrative tasks and coordinating utility work. Candidates must have strong MS Office skills, experience with the public, and meet educational qualifications. An exciting benefits package is included.

Benefits

Access to bespoke Vivup platform with discounts

Membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Qualifications

• Must have experience of working with members of the public.
• Previous technical experience is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Roads Services staff in service delivery.
• Issue permissions and coordinate utility work.
• Provide technical and administrative support.

Skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

Working with the public

Good oral/written communication

Education

Minimum 4 Standard Grades including Mathematics

Job description

Advert

Technical Assistant (15/10268)

Dumfries

£27,837 - £29,565

Hours of Work 36 hours.

The Roads & Infrastructure Service delivers a wide variety of frontline services and are looking to recruit a Technical Assistant within the Roads Maintenance & Network Co-ordination Team.

Based at Wayside Depot, Dumfries you will assist and provide technical and administrative support to the Senior Roads Services staff in the delivery of various functions of network co-ordination within the roads service. This will include issue of permissions and co-ordination of utility work.

You must have a minimum of 4 Standard Grades (grade 3 or above), including Mathematics, or equivalent. You must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Office applications essential.

You must have experience of working with members of the public. Previous technical experience is desirable as is working in an office environment.

You must be flexible, self motivated and able to work under pressure and work to deadlines. You should be a team player with good oral/written communication skills.

A current driving license is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving license consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

Mike Grunwell (Mob: [phone] E: [e-mail]