Roadworker 4 x2

Job Vacancy

Road services are accepting applications for suitably experienced road operatives to help us deliver various exciting project utilising a modern fleet of vehicles and plant.

Ideal candidates will have experience in surfacing, drainage, plant operation, line painting or winter maintenance.

Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to partake in overtime and on call operations, which is coupled with a generous pension employer contribution.

Jobholders must also hold the SVQ level 2 in Road Building or equivalent experience and be willing to obtain a NRSWA operators’ qualification., along with at least 1 year’s 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.

A HGV / LGC drivers license is an essential requirement for this position.

Experience in carrying out winter maintenance duties is desirable for this position.

The jobholder will be required to understand processes and interpret technical plans and site drawings. They will also be required to take site measures to allow the accurate ordering of materials and equipment.

The jobholder will have sufficient proven experience

Essential

SVQ level 2 in Road Building or equivalent

HGV / LGV driving license

Desirable

Plant Operator Certificates

Health and Safety Certificates (IOSH working safely or equivalent)

SVQ level 2 in Winter Maintenance

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 1st November, 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Week commencing Monday 9th November, 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Roadworker 4 x2

Position Number: RD20

Directorate: Place

Working from Home: No

Location: Fushiebridge Depot

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 07:30-15:45, Friday 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 you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £30,619.22 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 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.