Driver/Roadworker 2 - ORK09586
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,675.00 to £31,121.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1GE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09586 |
Summary
Job Description
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Roads and Grounds - Operations
Driver/Roadworker 2
37 hours per week
Permanent
£29,675 - £29,906 / £30,504 - £31,121
£15.38 - £15.50 / £15.81 - £16.13 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
We are looking for a Driver/Roadworker 2 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 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 or engineering relevant subject or a HAUC (Streetworks) Operatives qualification is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given.
This post is subjet to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland Clearance.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Darren Bisby, Roads and Grounds Team Manager, by e-mail: darren.bisby@orkney.gov.uk or telephone: 01856 873535, extension 4224
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 31 August 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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