Technician

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Technician (Permanent) (19/1155)
Castle Douglas
Band 4-7:  £26,787 - £35,853

Join our Roads Technician Team – Build a Career that Shapes Local Infrastructure.

Looking for a role that makes a real difference in your community? Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Roads Service is looking for a permanent, full-time (36 hours per week) Roads Technicians to join our team.

This is a chance to build a meaningful career with opportunities to grow into more technical and leadership roles in the future. 

As a Roads Technician, you will be working outdoors on essential infrastructure like roads, footpaths and streetlighting. You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team undertaking condition and safety inspection of the Local Road Network as well as assisting in the delivery of projects that keep our communities safe and connected. 

We will invest in full training and development, providing the skills to support the supervision, planning and co-ordination of day-to-day maintenance ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard. 

We are looking for someone who is:
•    a team player with effective communication skills
•    willing to learn and develop their career.
•    flexible, reliable, and motivated
•    in possession of a full UK driving licence

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged. 

Previous experience or knowledge of roads maintenance, working with MS Office and an awareness of Health and Safety regulations would be a bonus!

Salary placing is dependent on experience and qualifications. 

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.

If you are ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career with purpose, growth, and real community impact in the public sector, we want to you hear from you.

Apply today and start building your future with Dumfries and Galloway Council.

For further information please contact: Stuart Caven on 07776486899.