Roads Maintenance Team Leader, Lewis & Harris (1199)

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Roads Maintenance Team Leader, Lewis & Harris (1199)
37 hours per week, Permanent Position
£35,673 to £39,493 per annum (inclusive of £2,742 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)

A Roads Team Leader is required to manage and supervise all aspects of the Roads Maintenance Teams in Lewis and Harris. This will include the effective management of physical and material resources in terms of efficiency, productivity and in all cases within safe systems of work. The post holder will also be required to work as part of the team as works required, needing both manual and physical dexterity for working outside in all weather conditions.

You must have knowledge of road construction methods and practices with an understanding of contract documents and drawings, knowledge of the road networks within Lewis and Harris is also required.  Experience in the supervision of road maintenance works and/or capital contracts is essential.

You must have competent IT skills with the ability to use mobile Apps on phone or tablet, you must also have good communication skills, both verbal and written.  You must hold a SVQ Level 2,3,4 Roadbuilding qualification or equivalent.  Relevant works related training certificates are also required e.g. manual handling, abrasive wheels. 

It is essential that you hold a current full UK driving licence.

You must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be competent in the use of a variety of IT systems, for example, data entry and spreadsheets.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.  Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.

Please see attached 'Job Description & Person Specification ' for further information.

Closing Date: Monday 26 August 2024