Roadworker / Driver (6 posts)| £22,183 - £24,491
Full time / Permanent, Environment and Transport

Closing Date: 18/09/2020 | Job Ref: C/50012020 | 50011959 | 50012026 | 50012033 | 50008490 | 50012030 | Directorate: Place | Service: Environment & Transport | Location: Smithies Depot, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary: £22,183 - £24,491 

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, with some overtime required

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent   

This post is suitable for Job Share 

See our range of Employee Rewards

Closing date: 18/09/2020 at 23:59

 

 

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

 

 

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.  If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

 

 

About the Post:

We require experienced individuals for our teams carrying out repair work to our highways and footways.

Ideally you'll have worked in a team, be self-motivated and be proficient in the following areas: 

- to safely carry out repairs and improvements to a variety of built environment infrastructure such as modular paving, kerb installation, bituminous macadam laying, concreting, pipe laying, hard and soft landscaping including drainage repair, excavation and shoring. 

- to be aware of and have working knowledge and application of design drawings, specifications and civil engineering techniques. 

- to ensure safe methods of working through the use of personal protective equipment, correct manual handling and the use of small plant / equipment such as excavators, roller / breaker, compactors, dumpers, motorised circular saws and other highways related equipment. 

- to apply and abide by Health and Safety at Work Act, Road Traffic Act and apply safe methods of working by to all activities. 

- to drive a range of vehicles with a gross weight of up to 32 tonnes heavy goods vehicles (HGV), which could also include tractors, tippers, HIAB crane, tail lift, pick-ups and transit vans.

- be willing to participate in the winter maintenance out of hours rota.

    

 

 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

 

Job Profile: Roadworker Driver Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

 

 

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

 

CVs will not be accepted.

 

www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vacancy Description
Closing Date: 18/09/2020 | Job Ref: C/50012020 | 50011959 | 50012026 | 50012033 | 50008490 | 50012030 | Directorate: Place | Service: Environment & Transport | Location: Smithies Depot, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
 

Salary: £22,183 - £24,491 

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, with some overtime required

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent   

This post is suitable for Job Share 

See our range of Employee Rewards

Closing date: 18/09/2020 at 23:59

 

 

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

 

 

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.  If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

 

 

About the Post:

We require experienced individuals for our teams carrying out repair work to our highways and footways.

Ideally you'll have worked in a team, be self-motivated and be proficient in the following areas: 

- to safely carry out repairs and improvements to a variety of built environment infrastructure such as modular paving, kerb installation, bituminous macadam laying, concreting, pipe laying, hard and soft landscaping including drainage repair, excavation and shoring. 

- to be aware of and have working knowledge and application of design drawings, specifications and civil engineering techniques. 

- to ensure safe methods of working through the use of personal protective equipment, correct manual handling and the use of small plant / equipment such as excavators, roller / breaker, compactors, dumpers, motorised circular saws and other highways related equipment. 

- to apply and abide by Health and Safety at Work Act, Road Traffic Act and apply safe methods of working by to all activities. 

- to drive a range of vehicles with a gross weight of up to 32 tonnes heavy goods vehicles (HGV), which could also include tractors, tippers, HIAB crane, tail lift, pick-ups and transit vans.

- be willing to participate in the winter maintenance out of hours rota.

    

 

 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

 

Job Profile: Roadworker Driver Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

 

 

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

 

CVs will not be accepted.

 

www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs