Operative - Duns Road Depot - SBO09285

Job Description Grade: 3H Hourly Rate: £13.77 - £14.69 Salary: £26574.53 - £28349.47 per annum Hours: 37 Contract Duration: Permanent Requirements Location: Duns Roads Depot Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Roads Operative to join our Roads Surfacing team based at Duns roads depot. This role plays a vital part in maintaining and improving the local roads network, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services across the Scottish Borders. As a Roads Operative, you will be responsible for supporting the provision of an efficient and effective service in line with planned schedules. Duties include but are not limited to: General roads maintenance (e.g., surfacing, patching, kerbing, drainage, and surface dressing works) Operating machinery, equipment, and vehicles safely and effectively. Engaging with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Working collaboratively within a team to ensure work plans are met. We are looking for individuals with: Experience in roads maintenance or site work. A full UK driving licence. Certification for relevant machinery and plant use (e.g., Lantra, NPTC, CSCS, CPCS, or NPORS) or willingness to obtain it. A strong understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. A C1 E or C class license would be desirable. Scottish Borders Council provides excellent terms and conditions of employment, including: Local Government Pension Scheme Occupational Sick Pay Opportunities for training and career development This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a skilled and dedicated team that plays a key role in maintaining and improving infrastructure across the Scottish Borders. Responsibilities 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. Category B The Individual Informal enquiries may be made to Paul Matthewson at Pmatthewson@scotborders.gov.uk and Jason Mains at Jason.mains@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.

Location: Cheeklaw, GB

Posted Date: 8/9/2025