Works Supervisor - Newtown St Boswells - SBO09209
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,869.08 to £42,071.69 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0SA |
| Company: | Scottish Borders Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SBO09209 |
Summary
Job Details
Grade: 8D
Hours: 37
Hourly Rate: £20.1469 - £21.8069
Salary: £38,869.08 - £42,071.69 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Recruitment Profile
An exciting opportunity has become available within SBC Contracts, the trading arm of Scottish Borders Council. We are currently seeking a Supervisor to join our Specialist Services team.
This role involves overseeing the planning and delivery of Temporary Traffic Management and bond coat operations, as well as managing the Council’s in-house Sign Shop. The successful candidate will work closely with the Plant & Haulage team to optimise staff and vehicle utilisation, while ensuring full compliance with drivers’ hours legislation.
We are looking for a dedicated individual with substantial experience in this service area. The role requires a high level of commitment and flexibility to respond to changing demands.
Essential
SVQ Level 3 in Construction Contracting or attain within 2 years of being appointed.
Appropriate CSCS card.
National Highway Sector Scheme 12D (M7) qualification or attain within 2 years of being appointed.
Current Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Certificate
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.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Keith Millar by telephone on 07879890914 or by email at kmillar@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.