Roadworker 3 x3 - MID07777

Midlothian Council; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Roadworker (3 x 3) based in Fushiebridge. This permanent role offers a 36-hour week, with working pattern Mon-Thu 07:30-15:45 and Fri 07:30-12:30, across 52 weeks per year.

Applicants must have SVQ level 2 in Road Building or equivalent and at least 1 year post-qualification experience in road maintenance, and will be considered on the first point of the salary scale as per council policy. Closing date is Sunday 1st November 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold SVQ level 2 in Road Building or equivalent.
• At least 1 year post-qualification experience in road maintenance.
• Must be conversant in the safe operation of plant associated with the tasks.

Education

SVQ level 2 in Road Building

1 year post-qualification experience in road maintenance

Job description

Job Description

Job Vacancy

Knowledge

Jobholders must also hold the SVQ level 2 in Road Building or equivalent, along with at least 1 years post qualification experience in the road maintenance industry to carry out a variety of tasks and be conversant in the safe operation of a number of items of plant associated to the tasks.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November, 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 9th November, 2026

Job Details

• Position Title: Roadworker 3 x3
• Directorate: Place
• Working from Home: No
• Location: Fushiebridge
• Contract Status: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Mon - Thurs 07:30 - 15:45 & Fri 07:30 - 12:30
• Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £29,191.58 per annum.

Additional Information

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.