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There are many benefits in working for Dorset Council including:
* Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 Apprenticeships
* The Local Government Pension Scheme
* 5-6 weeks annual leave (dependant on years’ service) plus bank holidays
* Access to a works vehicle for work purposes only
* Extensive training opportunities, such as plant operator, mental health and first aid training
* LGV Class 2 with full CPC training
* Winter Service Training
* Lantra National Highway Sector Scheme 12D Traffic Management Training
* City & Guilds NPTC Chainsaw training
* CITB Health Safety and Awareness & Site Supervisors Safety Training
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities
What You Will Be Doing
We are looking applicants interested in joining our Construction Delivery team. Due to further expansion of our works programmes, we have a range of positions available.
Dorset Highways carry’s out Dorset Council’s responsibilities as a highway authority for Dorset’s network. The service manages over 2,400 miles of carriageway. We are responsible for everything associated with the highway assets such as bridges & structures, cycleways, footways, drainage, and road signs & markings.
Roles Available
* Roadworker Level 1 £24,790 - £26,409 *Potential for Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 apprenticeships with this post current starting salary of £25,992
Working hours based on an annual 37 hour working week
07:45 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (Winter) 35 hours
07:45 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 15:30 Friday (Summer) 39 hours
About You
You are a passionate, dedicated individual interested in a career in Highway Construction and Maintenance. You enjoy working outdoors and learning new skills. You care about your local area and want to contribute to making Dorset a better place to live, work and visit.
Ideally you will have practical construction experience at either skilled or supervisory level. However, this is not essential as Dorset Council are committed to developing a fully trained and diverse team.
What We Will Need From You
* A full driving Licence
* A willingness to learn, be part of a team, be adaptable and reliable
* Ideally, but not essential, experience in some or all the areas below:
* Surface dressing, line marking, kerbing, concrete work, paving and slabbing, laying asphalt, drainage, iron works, post erection, sign erection, fencing, plant or agricultural operators, HGV drivers
For an informal discussion please contact Ross Sturmey or Paul Hughes (Senior Construction Managers) on 01305 228100
About Us
At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
We work in partnership to make a real difference
We value every role and the impact it has on our communities
We support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You Will
* be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
* have access to a range of benefits and support
* have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview.
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