We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Conwy to assist with the appointment of a Road Worker, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £14.36- £18.28 per hour
Summary:
The Road Worker is a hands-on role responsible for the general maintenance, repair, and safety of County roads, highways, and public infrastructure within the Conwy County Borough Council area. A critical function of this role is participation in the Winter Gritting Rota, which requires working unsociable hours, including nights and weekends, to ensure the roads remain safe and accessible during severe weather conditions.
Responsibilities:
* Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs on the highway network, including pothole filling, patching, drainage clearance, and verge maintenance.
* Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with Health and Safety regulations, traffic management protocols, and Council standards.
* Be available and committed to undertaking scheduled overtime and night working as part of the mandatory Winter Gritting Rota to treat roads and keep them safe during freezing conditions .
* Operate Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) safely and proficiently for the application of rock salt and other de-icing agents.
* Be available at short notice for emergency call-outs outside of normal working hours during the winter period.
Essentials:
* Full, valid UK Driving Licence
* Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Licence
* Proven experience working in a highways, road maintenance, civil engineering, or similar manual outdoor environment.
* Ability to operate light machinery, plant, and power tools safely and effectively.
* A working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures relating to manual handling and highway maintenance
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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