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Senior Technician (17/98) – Dumfries

£35,535 - £38,031

Based at Roads Service operational depot in Dumfries, you will assist and provide support to Senior Roads officers, technical staff and operational staff, with the delivery of road maintenance activities and capital investment projects as well as supporting other sections within the Roads Service.

• Assist and provide support to Senior Roads officers, technical staff and operational staff, with the delivery of road maintenance activities and capital investment projects as well as supporting other sections within the Roads Service.
• You should have a proven track record and/or sound knowledge of road maintenance activities, development control/construction consents and legislation relative to a Roads Authority's obligations for the management and maintenance of the road network.
• You should also have experience in contract preparation and project management.

• Understanding and knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation, Quality Management Systems, Construction Consents, Roads Safety Inspections, Traffic Management, Roads Maintenance Activities and Local Government (essential or desirable as described).
• Experience of working in an office environment is essential and you must be computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Candidates should have a minimum qualification to HNC level in Civil Engineering (or equivalent); NVQ Construction H&S is desirable and a NRSWA Supervisors accreditation is also desirable. Qualification to IEng level and NRSWA Supervisors accreditation are desirable.

• You must be flexible, self-motivated, able to work under pressure to deadlines, possess good organisational skills and have the confidence to deal with staff, the public and contractors.
• You should be a team player with good oral/written communication skills.
• A current full driving licence is essential.
• 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.

• 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 Dean Armstrong at Dean.Armstrong@dumgal.gov.uk