Skilled Chargehand Job Vacancy in Newtown Saint Boswells, Scotland, UK

Job Details

Grade: 6H
Hourly Rate: £14.04 – £15.21
Salary: £27,095.24 – £29,352.51 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Role Purpose

Scottish Borders Council is looking for an enthusiastic Skilled Chargehand to work in the Roads Service. The successful applicant will be expected to carry out kerbing, drainage and taring works and look after a team of up to 10 men and deputise for the foreperson when necessary. The successful applicant will also be expected to take part in winter maintenance operations and out of hours emergencies in both summer and winter.

Essential

A basic education (Numeracy and literacy)
Certified relevant machinery and plant use qualification/s (i.e. Lantra certificates, NPTC, SVQ II, 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.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Daren Silcock on 01361886131 or dsilcock@scotborders.gov.uk. 

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.