Job Description

Job Vacancy

We are looking for skilled road workers to join our teams in the delivery of exciting projects within our communities. The role will see you undertake a variety of project to include surfacing, drainage, kerbing and weather emergency. Skills and experience in the use of plant and machinery would be advantageous but not essential as we offer excellent staff development opportunities.

Midlothian Council offer a fantastic overall package to include a 22.2% employer pension contribution coupled with a fantastic attitude towards personal development and career progression.

Jobholders must also hold the SVQ level 2 in Road Building or equivalent, along with at least 1 years post qualification experience in the road maintenance industry to carry out a variety of tasks and be conversant in the safe operation of a number of items of plant associated to the tasks.

CLOSING DATE - 13th August 2023

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 21st August 2023

Job Advert

Position Title: Roadworker 3 x 2 posts

Position Number: RD04

Directorate: Place

Location: Fushiebridge Depot

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday to-Thursday 07:30am to 3:45pm, and Friday 07:30am to 12:30pm

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 you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is \xc2\xa323,969.40 per annum - pay award pending. Opportunities to also enhance earnings via overtime and weather emergency on-call

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 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.

Midlothian Council