Job Description
Senior Roads Operative (7)
Dumfries and Lockerbie
£30,297 – £31,818
You will lead a small team of Roads Operatives delivering a wide range of road maintenance and construction activities across the region. The role ensures all works are completed to required standards, meet quality specifications, and maintain strong productivity levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support a team undertaking road maintenance and construction tasks.
* Carry out activities including:
o Laying paving slabs, kerbs, concrete and asphalt
o Drainage works
o Temporary traffic management (signs, cones, barriers)
o General road maintenance duties
* Operate a full range of plant and machinery such as rollers, mini excavators, disc cutters and breaker units.
* Ensure all work is delivered safely, following health and safety procedures and promoting a strong safety culture within the team.
* Participate in winter/summer maintenance operations including gritting, snow clearance and flood response (full training provided).
Requirements
Requirements
* Category C driving licence (essential)
* Revelant Health and safety Training (essential)
* New Roads and Street Works Act qualification (Essential)
* Experience in road maintenance, construction, or a related operational environment
* Ability to lead, motivate and support a small team
* Commitment to safe working practices and use of PPE
* Willingness to participate in winter/summer and emergency response duties
Additional Information
These are permanent, full‑time posts (36 hours per week) based across our Roads Service depots. Full induction and training will be provided for all duties, including winter maintenance.
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:
Contact Dean Armstrong on 07824 708144 or email Dean.Armstrong@dumgal.gov.uk.
Ian Dalrymple on 07391 737485 or email
Ian.Dalrymple@dumgal.gov.uk