Highways Construction Delivery Vacancies

2 months ago


Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Councils Full time

Organisation
- Dorset Council
- Location
- Dorset, United Kingdom
- Reference
- 61034551
- Occupational group
- Highways
- Salary details
- £23,114 - £29,777
- Job term
- Full Time
- Appointment type
- Permanent
- Contact
- Ross Sturmey
- Contact telephone
- 01305228100
- Closing Date
- 20 November 2023 11:30 PM

**Highways Construction Delivery Vacancies (Various)**

**37 hours**

**Salary £23,114 - £29,777**

**What’s in it for you**:
There are many benefits in working for Dorset Council including:

- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- 5-6 weeks annual leave (dependant on years’ service) plus bank holidays,
- Access to a works vehicle,
- Extensive training opportunities, such as plant operator, confined space training, mental health and first aid training.
- LGV Class 2 with full CPC training
- Winter Service Training
- Lantra National Highway Sector Scheme 12D Traffic Management Training
- City & Guilds NPTC Chainsaw training
- CITB Health Safety and Awareness & Site Supervisors Safety Training
- Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 Apprenticeships

**What you can expect to be doing**:
We are looking for a number of applicants interested in joining our Construction Delivery team.

Due to further expansion of our works programmes, we have a range of positions available.

Dorset Highways carry’s out Dorset Council’s responsibilities as a highway authority for Dorset’s network. The service manages over 2,400 miles of carriageway.

We are responsible for everything associated with the highway assets such as bridges & structures, cycleways, footways, drainage, and road signs & markings.

Roles available:

- Skilled Road Worker, £23,114 - £25,119 (we are currently paying starting wage of £24,294)
- Minor Works Chargehand, £23,114 - £25,979 (we are currently paying starting wage of £24,702)
- Construction Chargehand, £24,702 - £27,334 (we are currently paying starting wage of £25,117)
- Major Works Chargehand, £24,702 - £29,777 (we are currently paying starting wage of £26,421)

**About you**:
You are a passionate, dedicated individual interested in a career in Highway Construction and Maintenance. You enjoy working outdoors and learning new skills. You care about your local area and want to contribute to making Dorset a better place to live, work and visit.

Ideally you will have practical construction experience at either skilled or supervisory level. However, this is not essential as Dorset Council are committed to developing a fully trained and diverse team.
- What we will need from you:

- A full driving Licence.
- A willingness to learn, be part of a team, be adaptable and reliable.

Ideally, but not essential, experience in some or all the areas below:

- Kerbing, concrete work, paving and slabbing, laying asphalt, drainage, iron works, post erection, sign erection, fencing, plant operators HGV drivers.

**Additional Information**:
Our services run 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, therefore there will be a requirement and opportunity to participate on an out of hours standby rota.

The current standby payment is £178.63 for each week on call. This is paid in addition to your salary.



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