Roadworker - 3 Positions Available

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £16.70 - £17.84

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 08:00-16:30
Friday, 08:00-13:00
To start asap.

East Lothian is one of the fastest growing areas in Scotland and offers an enviable environment in which to live and work. We have an ambitious plan setting out what we aim to achieve over the next five years to improve the quality of life for people that work, visit and live in East Lothian.

Road services are looking for enthusiastic road workers to assist generally as part of a team in the maintenance, construction and repair of roads, footpaths and drainage. The postholder is expected to work on his own or under the control of a skilled Roadworker Chargehand and to demonstrate responsibility towards work colleagues and the general public ensuring health and safety is maintained at all times. There is a requirement to participate in standby duties including winter maintenance services and other weather and road related emergency duties. Undertake both manual and driving tasks necessary to carry out the above

Ideal candidates will have experience of all aspects of road maintenance to include surfacing, drainage, use of light plant and traffic management. If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of other benefits included the NHS car leasing scheme. We also have a full package of learning and development through many different formal training opportunities as well as our learning academy LearnPro to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

Job Details

To assist in the maintenance, construction and repair of roads, footpaths and drainage to a high standard, within the timescales required to comply with the Council’s obligations as the local Roads Authority.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
SVQ Level 2 in civil engineering/ construction/roads or equivalent qualification and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this post.
Willingness to undertake LGV training.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.

If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.