Road services are accepting applications for suitably experienced road operatives to help us deliver various exciting project utilising a modern fleet of vehicles and plant.
Ideal candidates will have experience in surfacing, drainage, plant operation, line painting or winter maintenance.
Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to partake in overtime and on call operations, which is coupled with a generous pension employer contribution.
Jobholders must also hold the SVQ level 2 in Road Building or equivalent experience and be willing to obtain a NRSWA operators’ 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.
A HGV / LGC drivers license is an essential requirement for this position.
Experience in carrying out winter maintenance duties is desirable for this position.
SVQ level 2 in Road Building or equivalent
HGV / LGV driving license
SVQ level 2 in Winter Maintenance
Position Title: Roadworker 4 x2
Working from Home: No
Contract Status: Permanent
Monday – Thursday 07:30-15:45, Friday 07:30-12:30
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.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. 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.