Technician - DGA13690

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scot)

Exclusive discounts from local traders

Cycle-to-Work scheme

My Money Matters guidance

Wellbeing Champions guidance

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council invites applications for a permanent Roads Technician, working 36 hours per week in Castle Douglas. The role involves outdoor work on roads, footpaths and street lighting, with a focus on inspecting condition and safety of the Local Road Network and assisting project delivery.

We offer full training and development to support supervision, planning and coordination, with a pay band of £26,787 to £35,853 depending on experience. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with effective communication skills.
• Willing to learn and develop their career.
• Flexible, reliable and motivated.
• In possession of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors on roads, footpaths and streetlighting.
• Undertake condition and safety inspection of Local Road Network.
• Assist in delivery of projects that keep communities safe and connected.
• Support supervision, planning and coordination of day-to-day maintenance.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Willing to learn

Flexible

Job description

Advert

Technician (Permanent) (19/1155)
Castle Douglas
Band 4-7: £26,787 - £35,853

Join our Roads Technician Team - Build a Career that Shapes Local Infrastructure.

Looking for a role that makes a real difference in your community? Dumfries and Galloway Council's Roads Service is looking for a permanent, full-time (36 hours per week) Roads Technicians to join our team.

This is a chance to build a meaningful career with opportunities to grow into more technical and leadership roles in the future.

As a Roads Technician, you will be working outdoors on essential infrastructure like roads, footpaths and streetlighting. You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team undertaking condition and safety inspection of the Local Road Network as well as assisting in the delivery of projects that keep our communities safe and connected.

We will invest in full training and development, providing the skills to support the supervision, planning and co-ordination of day-to-day maintenance ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

• a team player with effective communication skills


• willing to learn and develop their career.


• flexible, reliable, and motivated


• in possession of a full UK driving licence

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

Previous experience or knowledge of roads maintenance, working with MS Office and an awareness of Health and Safety regulations would be a bonus!

Salary placing is dependent on experience and qualifications.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.

Benefits

• 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.


• 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: Stuart Caven on 07776486899.