Roadworker

Dorset Council Highways Construction Delivery:

•  Level 1: £25,185 - £27,254
•  Level 2: £26,824 - £29,540
•  Level 3: £28,598 - £32,597

Potential to earn considerably more with overtime and standby payments

What’s in it for you:

There are many benefits in working for Dorset Council including:

• Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 Apprenticeships
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• 5-6 weeks annual leave (dependant on years’ service) plus bank holidays,
• Access to a works vehicle for work purposes only,
• Extensive training opportunities, such as plant operator, 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

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

What you will be doing:

We are looking 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.

 Working hours based on an annual 37 hour working week:

 07:45 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 15:30 Friday (Summer) 39 hours

 Roadworker Level 1 – Entry level

 Roadworker Level 2 – Experience in Highways work, Construction work, and/or LGV driver (Please note we are looking for driver/operators for our surface dressing operations, gully tankers, jetting equipment and velocity patching activities.

 Roadworker Level 3 – Considerable experience leading and supervising on Highway/Construction projects.

 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.

• Surface dressing, line marking, kerbing, concrete work, paving and slabbing, laying asphalt, drainage, iron works, post erection, sign erection, fencing, plant or agricultural operators, HGV drivers.

Additional information:

Our services run 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, therefore there will be a mandatory requirement and opportunity to participate on an out of hours standby rota. All staff will be trained to drive LGV vehicles for gritting and snow clearance.  

The current standby payment is £185.61 for each week on call. This is paid in addition to your salary. Overtime for emergency call outs is paid at time and a half.

For an informal discussion please contact Ross Sturmey [email protected]  (Senior Construction Manager) on 01305 228100

Apply by Application Form: 

If you wish to apply for this role by application form, please do so by following the ‘Apply for this Job’ link. 

Apply by CV:

We will accept a CV in place of an application form for this role. If you wish to submit a CV please e-mail to [email protected]  clearly indicating which role you are applying for.

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We: 

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents 
• work in partnership to make a real difference 
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities 
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive 

You will: 

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset 
• have access to a range of benefits and support 
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. 

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. 

Find out more about how to apply.