Driver/Roadworker 2 - ORK09212
| Posting date: | 24 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,652.00 to £30,041.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1GE |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09212 |
Summary
Advert
NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Roads and Grounds - Operations
Driver/Roadworker 2
37 hours per week
Permanent
£28,652 - £28,864 / £29,443 - £30,041
£14.85 - £14.96 / £15.26 - £15.57 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
We are looking for a Driver/Roadworker 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 LGV 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, engineering or related subject or a HAUC (Streetworks) Operatives qualification is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
This post requires Basic Disclosure Scotland Clearance.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Darren Bisby, Roads and Grounds Team Manager, e-mail darren.bisby@orkney.gov.uk or telephone 01856 873535 extension 4224.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 27 April 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post
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