Principal Technician

Job Description

Principal Technician Roads Service (Roads Maintenance- East) (17/71)

Dumfries- Lockerbie

£40,470 - £43,437

 

The Roads Maintenance East division are looking to recruit a Principal Technician.

 

Based at Wayside Depot, Dumfries, and Harthill Depot, Lockerbie, you will assist and provide support to Senior Officers and other staff in the delivery of a range of roads service activities. This will include the supervision and training of technical staff.

 

A minimum qualification of HNC level in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) is essential, along with substantial experience in a relevant discipline. Candidates must also demonstrate significant supervisory experience, as well as knowledge and experience in Health and Safety Management, Financial Management, Performance Management and Project and Contract Management.

 

NRSWA supervisor qualification and, Foundation Management training is desirable

 

You should have a proven track record and/or sound knowledge of road maintenance activities, legislation relative to a Roads Authority’s obligations for the management and maintenance of the road network. You should also have sound knowledge in contract preparation and project management with supporting knowledge in budgetary control systems and procedures and performance management.

 

Experience of working in an office environment is essential and you must be computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office applications.

 

You must be flexible, self motivated, able to work under pressure to deadlines, possess good organisational skills and have the confidence to deal with staff, the public and contractors. You should be a team player with good oral/written communication skills. A current full driving licence is essential.

 

An understanding and knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation, Quality Management Systems and Local Government are essential.

 

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: Dean Armstrong (07824 708144) or alternatively Dean.Armstrong@dumgal.gov.uk