Roadworker 3 x3

Published by Midlothian Council

Ref: MID07777 Published date: 13/10/2026 Closing date: 01/11/2026

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Location:: Fushiebridge Depot, Gorebridge

Salary:: £29,191.00 - £30,187.00, Pro Rata

Contract type:: Permanent

Position type:: Full Time

Hours:: 36 hours

Categories:: Roads/Transportation; Roadworker

Job Vacancy

Midlothian

KNOWLEDGE

Jobholders must also hold the SVQ level 2 in Road Building or equivalent, along with at least 1 years post qualification experience in the road maintenance industry to carry out a variety of tasks and be conversant in the safe operation of a number of items of plant associated to the tasks.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 1st November, 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Week commencing Monday 9th November, 2026

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Position Title: Roadworker 3 x3

Directorate: Place

Working from Home: No

Location: Fushiebridge

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Mon – Thurs 07:30 – 15:45 & Fri 07:30 – 12:30

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £29,191.58 per annum.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.