Overview
Job Description
Salary: £29,064 – £31,021
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting.
Highways Operations – Delivering Vital Community Services
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Highways Operations Team for a Driver to join their dedicated team!
The team plays a vital role in managing the council’s asset strategy for highways, grounds maintenance, and street cleansing. Their responsibilities include routine highway maintenance, winter maintenance, and responding to emergency situations on the highway. They also provide essential support to other agencies as part of the Local Resilience Forum (LRF), including a 24-hour response service.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving and operating a range of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes-and where specified, up to 7.5 tonnes-including tractors and associated equipment, tippers, off-road vehicles, lorries, cage vehicles, vans, green machines, and mowers. Your duties will include delivering essential highway services such as routine maintenance, grass cutting, hedge trimming, grip cutting, weed control, sign cleaning, street cleaning, pumping, and general upkeep. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting minor works, such as issues with signage, white lining, and other related maintenance needs.
A full driving licence is essential, enabling the operation of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and, where required, 7.5 tonnes. You should have at least one year of experience in the agricultural, street scene, or local highways sector, with proven ability to operate a variety of vehicles. Additionally, you must hold the appropriate licences to operate relevant equipment such as forklifts, diggers, and dumpers. A high level of practical, hands-on experience is essential for success in this role
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Simon Rowe, Operations Resilience Manager, at Simon.rowe@wiltshire.gov.uk , or call 01225 718284.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
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Application process
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