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Community Works Operative 4 (LGV) (37 hpw), Dornoch

Published by Highland Council
Ref: HGH21830 Published date: 07/09/2026 Closing date: 21/09/2026
Closed
Location:

Dornoch Roads Depot, Dornoch

Salary:
£27,166.00 - £30,918.00
Contract type:
Permanent
Position type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours
Categories:

Job Description

Post Title: Community Works Operative 4 (LGV)
Location: Dornoch
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duration: Permanent

Salary:

HC03 £27,166 - £27,917 p.a (£14.12 - £14.51 /hour) (without LGV)

HC04 £28,244- £30,918 p.a (£14.68 - £16.07/hour) (with LGV)

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Joanne Sutherland Tel: 07796 335988 or Email: joanne.sutherland@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose:

  • Carry out road and winter maintenance duties as directed.
  • Driving and operating various LGV road and winter maintenance vehicles including snow ploughs / gritting vehicles
  • Operation of various road maintenance related plant and machinery
  • Participate in all aspects of Roads and Winter Maintenance and when required providing cover for Street Sweeping, Grounds Maintenance, Burials and Refuse Collection.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

  • Experience and knowledge of road maintenance work
  • Possession of Driving Licence for LGV, Category C and C + E.
  • However, if an applicant has other attributes to offer the Council in relation to Roads Maintenance then training may be given to assist the applicant to gain their LGV licence.

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Location

Dornoch Roads Depot, Dornoch


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