Salary: £27,838 - £29,208 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Service: Roads and Infrastructure
Closing Date: Thursday 20th February 2025
A vacancy has arisen in the Lochgilpead area for a Roadworker 3 - Bridges to undertake structural and road maintenance works. The successful candidate will be working for Argyll and Bute, one of Scotland's most stunning areas.
The successful candidate will undertake structural and road maintenance works, including taking part in out of hours standby during summer/winter months to ensure roads are maintained in a safe condition. The main purpose of the post is to undertake maintenance to the Council’s bridges and retaining walls. You will assist the Working Foreperson to ensure that high quality services and best value are delivered to service users by ensuring that all agreed plans are implemented efficiently and effectively. The post holder will regularly be employed in specialist activities and will be expected to set out and to work to precise levels and requirements of major construction works.
It is essential that the successful candidate holds a current driving licence and has:
* Leadership skills in a small team
* Able to work on own initiative
* Knowledge of masonry/concrete/shuttering operations
* Previous experience of major patching and surfacing operations
* Ability to deal with technical staff and members of the public
We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.
Applicants should note that:
* The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:
* Julian Green, Team Leader, Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.
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