About the Job Role
As a Roadworker 4, you will undertake individually or mainly as part of a team, the maintenance and construction of roads and drains providing general support and assistance as required.
You will have a flexible attitude to work, be a good communicator and be willing to learn various construction skills.
Previous experience in the construction industry, roads maintenance and drainage is desirable but not essential.
You will have the ability and willingness to participate in a standby rota and to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
A Category B Driving Licence or equivalent entitlement to drive in Great Britain is essential.
You will also be paid:
Standby Payment - £.16 per week when on standby
About Tayside Contracts
Tayside Contracts is the collaborative operating arm of the three Councils in Tayside (our Constituent Councils):
1. Angus Council
2. Dundee City Council
3. Perth & Kinross Council
We currently employ 2, people covering over 3, posts, working in more than establishments across Tayside providing essential public services to the, residents in Tayside on behalf of the three councils.
Our services include catering, cleaning, roads maintenance, winter and emergency response, vehicle maintenance, quarry materials and a Signshop.
Our Vision is to be ‘a high performing and expanding shared service: proud of what we do and chosen for how we do it’.
To support us to reach our vision, and strategic priorities outlined in our Business Plan, we have 4 key values:
4. People
5. Performance
6. Partnership
7. Perception
Our values are embedded within the culture of Tayside and outline who we need to be; how we need to act and behave, to achieve what we want for Tayside Contracts and our local communities.
Employee Benefits
Working with Tayside Contracts has its perks and employees have access to a fantastic range of employee benefits including:
8. 28 days Annual Leave rising to 33 after 5 years service
9. 5 fixed Public Holidays
10. Additional Long Service Leave and Long Service Awards
11. Opportunities for Overtime
12. Generous Occupational Pension Scheme (including 15.7% contribution by the employer and Ill Health Retirement Enhancements and Death in Service Benefits)
13. Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVCs) Scheme
14. Lifestyle Savings Discounts - giving you access to a range of discounts across UK major retailers
15. Physical, financial and mental wellbeing support including access to an employee assistance programme
16. Occupational Sick Pay
17. Cycle to Work Scheme
18. Tay Valley Credit Union
19. Corporate Fitness Membership Rate
20. Supported Volunteering Policy
21. Charity/Payroll Giving Scheme
22. Annual Employee Awards
23. Learning, Development and Career Progression Opportunities
24. Flexible Working and Flexible Retirement Policies
25. Family Friendly Policies