Neighbourhood Area Technical Assistant - Duns Area
- Location:
- Duns Area Office 48 Newtown Street Duns Berwickshire, TD11 3DT
- Salary:
- £29,992.20 - £33,021.70 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Details
Grade: 7A
Hourly Rate: £16.43 - £18.09
Salary: £29,992.20 - £33,021.70 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
Scottish Borders Council is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to work primarily within the Roads Team, as part of the Infrastructure & Environment Service. This post is permanent. The successful applicant will play a vital role in assisting with the maintenance of the Councils Infrastructure Assets, primarily roads, drainage, footways, cattlegrids, barriers and signs. This will typically involve using and providing technical expertise to deliver reactive, routine and cyclic works relating to these assets. The role also involves dealing with insurance claims and identifying priorities for works on roads assets within the Berwickshire Area. This is to fulfil the Council’s statutory obligations and to meet the needs of the Council, Elected Members and the general public.
Essential
SVQ level 3 qualification in relevant roads related discipline or willing to obtain within 2years.
SMSTS accreditation or willing to achieve within 2years.
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Type of drivers licence: Category B1
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Donald Scott at dscott2@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.