Roadworker Chargehand

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £18.34 - £19.86

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chargehand Roadworker to join a flexible team of professionals in delivering a high-quality service within East Lothian Council Roads Services team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has knowledge and experience in the maintenance and construction of a road network.

You will lead in the maintenance and construction of roads, footways and drains, or undertake specialist tasks associated with the construction and maintenance of roads and drainage systems (which may include driving of vehicles required specialist driving skills and/or the operation of powered heavy plant). You will provide first line supervision for a work group/squad undertaking road maintenance activities by:

• Organising and allocate work of a squad on a priority basis to complete work in accordance with the instructions.
• To organise, ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the squad.
• Ensuring that work is carried out in a proper manner, complying with ELC Quality System and specifications.
• Ensuring that ELC policies and procedures in relation to conduct are complied with.
• Ensuring that all relevant records/paperwork are completed correctly and on time.
• In consultation with a Roads Supervisor, programme the work of the squad on a daily basis and over the following two week period.

The candidate will need to be confident with good verbal and written communication skills who can quickly establish good working relationships. You will also need to be IT proficient as digital technology is used

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 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 our learning academy LearnPro or equivalent 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. Carry out weather emergency duties to ensure the safety of road conditions. Undertake both manual and driving tasks necessary to carry out the above.

To organise and allocate the work of a squad on a priority basis, ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the squad. In consultation with a Roads Supervisor, programme the work of the squad on a daily basis and over the following two week period.

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, National Certificate, Highers or equivalent in a related discipline, i.e. Winter Maintenance.

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

Additional Information

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

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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.