Specialist Plant Operative - Duns

Job Details

Grade: 5F

Hourly Rate: £14.11 - £15.24
Salary: £27,238.98 - £29,419.07 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37


Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Role Purpose

SBC Contracts are looking for an enthusiastic individual to operate specialist plant based at Duns roads depots. The position at Duns is to operate an asphalt paver, and other associated types of plant equipment. Although not essential, a Class C HGV licence or C1+E would be desirable.

Successful applicants will need to be able to demonstrate considerable experience in operating specialist plant in either a highways or construction environment as well having a sound knowledge of Health & safety. Within our Infrastructure and Environment service, Roads operations and SBc Contracts encompass a range of highly visible front line services. This job requires the post holder to deliver Services throughout the year across the area of operations, undertaking duties relating to Roads Maintenance, Winter Maintenance and SBc Contracts activities

Scottish Borders Council offers great terms & conditions of employment including Local Government Pension, Occupational Sick Pay, Training, Career Development and Family Friendly Policies

Essential

A basic education (Numeracy and literacy)
CSCS card, or willing to obtain once in post.
Category B drivers licence

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 B

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jason Mains by telephone on 01835824000 +8418 or by email at jason.mains@scotborders.gov.uk
OR
Paul Matthewson by telephone on 01835824000 +8659 or by email at P.matthewson@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.