Roadworker (Full Time) (Temporary)

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This is an exciting time to be joining Renfrewshire Council. The Council is in the middle of an ambitious £40million five year roads infrastructure investment programme.


We are expanding our Road Operations team in order to deliver on a wide range of priority infrastructure related projects across Renfrewshire. We are looking to recruit Skilled Roadworkers, who are enthusiastic people with the skills and experience to deliver our ambitious agenda to provide maximum economic benefit for Renfrewshire. You will have a passion for providing high quality services to the public and driving service improvements and organisational change.


Based at Underwood Road Depot, Paisley you will as part of a team undertake skilled operations in the maintenance of roads, footways and drains, and work with plant and equipment. You will be required to participate in the Services Winter Maintenance standby service to ensure the Council has an effective response to winter weather conditions.


It is essential that you have a relevant appropriate qualification or evidence of professional competence, skill and experience in highway. You must have a driving license Category C (LGV/HGV) and Drivers CPC. You will also have effective organisational, time management skills, be flexible in your approach to work and be able to maintain effective working relationships within the workplace.


You must also be able to demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, policy and procedures and have experience in delivering operational change.


If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.


Applicants wishing any further information in this regard can email Peter McMahon, Road Operations Team Leader at peter.mcmahon@renfrewshire.gov.uk