Driver/Roadworker 2, Westray

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NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Roads and Grounds - Operations

Westray

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

Applicants must be resident on the Island of Westray.

We are looking for a Driver/Roadworker to join our Roads and Grounds Operations team.

You will be a member of a service concerned with a variety of roads and municipal related activities including emergency callout and Winter Service activities. The role will see you working either individually or as part of a team to ensure the efficient operation of the service.

The successful applicant 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 and waste services.

Training in the use of specialist equipment will be given. This post requires participation in a standby duty rota for which additional allowances will be paid.

A full Class C driving licence is essential. If this is not held then training will be provided to obtain the licence. Driver CPC is desirable for this post.

An SVQ in a Construction, engineering or relevant subject and a HAUC (Streetworks) Operatives qualification are desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Darren Bisby, Team Manager, Roads and Grounds Operations, e-mail darren.bisby@orkney.gov.uk or telephone 01856 873535 extension 4224.

Closing Date: 23:59 Sunday 16 February 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.