Driver/Roadworker 2

Job Description

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Roads and Grounds - Operations

Driver/Roadworker 2

37 hours per week

Permanent

£29,675 - £29,906 / £30,504 - £31,121

£15.38 - £15.50 / £15.81 - £16.13 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

We are looking for a Driver/Roadworker 2 to join our Roads and Grounds Operations Team.

The successful candidate will become a member of a service carrying out a variety of roads and municipal related activities, including emergency callout and Winter Service activities.

This role requires you to work either individually or as part of a team to ensure the efficient operation of the service.

You must have a positive approach to health and safety and will require a flexible attitude to work with a willingness to undertake a variety of duties associated with roads maintenance. Training in the use of specialist equipment will be given.

There is a requirement to participate in a standby rota, for which appropriate overtime and standby payments will be made.

To be appointed at Grade C:

You must hold a full and current Class B Driving Licence and will be required to achieve a Class C Driving Licence within 2 years of appointment. Full training will be provided to facilitate this. Driver CPC is highly desirable.

To be appointed at Grade D:

You must hold a full and current Class C Driving Licence and Driver CPC.

An SVQ2 in a construction or engineering relevant subject or a HAUC (Streetworks) Operatives qualification is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given.

This post is subjet to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland Clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Darren Bisby, Roads and Grounds Team Manager, by e-mail: darren.bisby@orkney.gov.uk or telephone: 01856 873535, extension 4224

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 7 September 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.