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Ref no:
WEL10787
Published:
22/09/2026
Closes:
30/09/2026
Location:
Whitehill Service Centre, 4 Inchmuir Road, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Bathgate, EH48 2EP
Salary:
£53,889 - £59,764 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
36 hours per week

Job Advert

INTERNAL ONLY

Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us).

Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post.

 

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

Working as a key member of the Roads and Transportation Service you will assist the Roads Operations Manager deliver one of the key functions of the service.

Working directly to the Roads Operations Manager you will ensure delivery of effective service provision and communication whilst promoting positive team working.

You will be required to take a lead role:

  • in the leadership of the Roads Operations Service with specific responsibilities for the day to day management and operations of the roads depot and staff. This covers the key functions of depot management, cyclic maintenance, minor civil works and major projects.
  • manage and support a diverse, multi-skilled, multi-tasked team comprising of roads operatives, supervisory and support staff.
  • as a senior decision maker, in all aspects of Roads winter maintenance and emergency service, to include the preparation of the winter service policy and annual winter management plan.

You must be registered with the Engineering Council to at least Incorporated Engineer level and a member of a relevant professional institution (or working toward).

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Scottish Living Wage