Roadworker, Marybank Depot, Isle of Lewis (2056) - CNS05878
| Posting date: | 07 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,675.00 to £30,813.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CNS05878 |
Summary
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Roadworker, Marybank Depot, Isle of Lewis (2056)
37 hours per week, Permanent Post
£29,0675 to £30,813 per annum (inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)
A Roadworker vacancy has arisen within the Comhairle Roads Maintenance Team. The Comhairle are looking for an enthusiastic individual with recent construction experience or practical work experience, combined with the ability to quickly learn new skills and methods of working. Mainly covering the Isle of Lewis but working throughout the Western Isles as required, you will be part of the team that provides a comprehensive service relating to the maintenance of roads, footpaths and other Comhairle infrastructure.
The postholder will be responsible for carrying out a range of specialist tasks involving all aspects of the maintenance of roads and footpaths. Duties will include Bitmac surface patching, sign maintenance, road marking, ditching and drainage works, safety barrier maintenance and Winter gritting service. The postholder will also be required to drive HGV and non-HGV vehicles, as well as operating, checking and cleaning various items of specialist plant and equipment in the course of the duties associated with the post. The postholder will complete necessary daily paper and digital records as required. The relevant training will be given to achieve the competency to complete the tasks.
The post holder will participate in the delivery of the Roads Winter Service and Roads Emergency Service provision. Duties will require the post holder to work flexibly as part of an out of hours standby rota, which will attract an additional payment. There will also be an opportunity to work overtime hours, as required, to deliver the Roads and Winter service. In the event of Emergency incidents, the postholder may be required to manage other personnel as instructed.
A full clean UK car driving licence is required. An HGV cat C Licence is desirable but not essential, as training will be given to the successful candidate, subject to the ability to pass the relevant medical assessment.
The postholder will have the opportunity to also undertake various relevant training courses and assessments to achieve qualifications such as SVQ, NPORS.
The salary quoted is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance but exclusive of any standby and overtime payments. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further information.
It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Closing Date: Monday 24 Novemeber 2025
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