Operative - Multiple Locations - Duns, Newtown, Kelso, Galashiels, Hawick, Eshiels

Job DetailsGrade: 3H Hourly Rate: £14.25 - £15.21 Salary: £27,497.31 - £29.349.42 per annum Hours: 37 Contract Duration: Permanent **PLEASE NOTE** There are positions available at the following depots: - Duns - Newtown - Kelso, - Galashiels - Hawick - Eshiels Role PurposeRoads Operatives Locations: Duns, Newtown, Kelso, Hawick, Galashiels and Eshiels (Peebles) We are seeking a number of motivated and reliable Roads Operatives to join our Roads team across the Scottish Borders. These roles are key to supporting the delivery of an efficient and effective roads service in line with planned maintenance programmes. The Role As a Roads Operative, you will undertake a wide range of general roads maintenance activities, contributing to keeping the area’s infrastructure safe and well maintained. Working as part of a team, you will ensure all works are completed safely, on time and to a high standard. Key Duties and Responsibilities - Carrying out general roads maintenance work including:- Drainage works- Concreting- Kerbing and flagging- Blacktop and surfacing works- Assisting with winter maintenance duties, including gritting and adverse weather response- Operating tools and plant safely and effectively- Ensuring all work complies with health and safety requirements- Supporting colleagues to meet service delivery targets and maintenance schedules What We Are Looking For - A reliable and hardworking individual with a strong team ethic- Experience in roads or construction maintenance (desirable but not essential, as training may be provided)- A positive attitude and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks- Commitment to high standards of workmanship and safety- Flexibility to support winter maintenance and emergency response when required Why Join Us? - Opportunity to work across a variety of locations within the Scottish Borders- A vital role supporting local communities and essential services- Stable employment with training and development opportunities- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme- Access to a staff benefit scheme- A range of family friendly policies- Training and development opportunitiesEssential A basic education (Numeracy and literacy) Certified relevant machinery and plant use qualification/s (i.e. Lantra certificates, NPTC, SVQ 1, CSCS, CPCS or NPORS cards) or obtained within reasonable timescales A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Type of drivers licence:Category B Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to: Newtown & Duns (Scott.Lindsay@scotborders.gov.uk) 07718604774  Kelso & Hawick (Calum.McGregor@scotborders.gov.uk) 07966313183 Gala & Eshiels (neil.forbes.nixon@scotborders.gov.uk) 07971802093   Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.