Specialist Plant Operative (Gully Tank) x2 - MID07225
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,445.00 i £33,286.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Midlothian Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | MID07225 |
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Job Vacancy
Midlothian Council are inviting applications from candidates with specialist plant experience to help us deliver a variety of exciting projects utilising our extensive fleet which has seen investment to ensure we have the tools to deliver quality projects for our communities.
We have current requirement to fulfil roles in operation of our gully vehicles as the predominant section of this appointment – however candidates should be open to training and change.
Candidates should have experience in, and qualifications to back up in a variety of the below – however we are a ‘great place to grow’ and successful candidate will be given training to gain skills on the items of plant they currently are not trained on. The list is not exhaustive, and we are currently looking for new ways to deliver projects.
Significant overtime and winter maintenance on call will be available to successful candidates typically resulting in annual earnings in excess of £40k.
- Paver
- Planer
- 180/360/Pothole Pro
- Mechanical chipper
- Heavy Roller
- C+E low loader
- Gully vehicle
- Screed truck
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Jobholders must hold SVQ Level 3 in Civil Engineering Technologies/Highways Maintenance or equivalent, or relevant HNC qualification along with extensive post qualification experience in the road maintenance industry, in particular operating specialist plant.
They must be familiar and confident to carry out a variety of tasks as outlined in the main duties section and be able to safely operate a number of items of plant associated to the tasks.
Full clean HGV Class C driving licence.
SVQ Level 2 module in winter maintenance
CLOSING DATE - Sunday 4th January 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Week Commencing 12th January 2026
Job Advert
Position Title: Specialist Plant Operative (Gully Tank) x2
Directorate: Place
Location: Fushiebridge Depot
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 07:30-15:45, Friday 07:30-12:30
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £31,445.76per annum.Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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