Roadworker 1 Stockton-on-Tees, England
Job description
Are you an experienced, qualified roadworker/groundworker?
Do you want to work in a diverse and rewarding role with the opportunity to add to your skills including HGV Driver Training?
Are you looking for a new challenge where the work you do allows you to stay local to Stockton-on-Tees and have a positive impact on the people of the borough?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Roadworker in the Highways and Street Lighting team.
The successful candidates will be responsible for the erection and removal of appropriate traffic signs and barriers, the location and avoidance of underground service apparatus during excavation works, the preparation, application, compaction and removal of soils, rocks, coated and other materials, works on highways street furniture and equipment, highway footpath schemes and maintenance including paving, kerbing, bitmac and street furniture.
The role will involve driving to sites across the borough therefore a full driving licence is essential.
Working overtime, weekends and winter maintenance is often a requirement due to operational demands and pressures, this is an important part of the Highway service and the ability to be on call and work outside normal working hours in line with operational needs is crucial. (Training and payment for this will be provided).
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued, and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave of up to 32 days (plus bank holidays), learning and development opportunities, local government pension with the option to add extra contributions and access to a number of other benefits like a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
Take a look at the attached job description and if you want to chat more about the role, then please get in touch with Andy Woodhouse, Assistant Highways and Street Lighting Manager on 01642 527736.
If you want help with your application form or using North East Jobs, the team at Stockton Employment and Training Hub are on hand to offer free advice and guidance – message them via their Facebook page or call 01642 528 392.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Andy Woodhouse, Assistant Highways & Streetlighting Manager on 01642 527736
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,194.00-£24,496.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 245943
