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.
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.
Roles available:
- Roadworker Level 1 £25,583 - £27,284 *Potential for Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 apprenticeships with this post current starting salary of £26,824
- Roadworker Level 2 (Ganger) £26,824 - £29,540
- Roadworker Level 3 (Chargehand) £28,598 -£32,597
Working hours based on an annual 37 hour working week
- 07:45 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (Winter) 35 hours
- 07:45 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 15:30 Friday (Summer) 39 hours
When applying for one of the roles, please make it clear as to which role you are applying for on the application. For example, please state that you are “applying for the Roadworker Level 1 vacancy”.
- Roadworker Level 1 – Entry level with some experience in Highways/Construction or similar preferred but not essential
- 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.
Ideally, but not essential, experience in some or all the areas below:
- 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.