We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Highways Roadworker 2

Closing date: 11/09/2024

Reference: REQ105589

37 hours / Permanent

24,294 - 25,545 *

Aberystwyth

*All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

We are looking to recruit a Roadworker to join our Highways and Environmental Services team on a permanent basis, based at our Glanyrafon Depot in Aberystwyth.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

  • work in a number of varied tasks, tarmacing, slabing etc
  • may be required to drive vehicles with specialist driving skills

    We are looking to recruit an individual:

    • who has a full Valid UK Driving license
    • who has a knowledge of Highway Maintenance Activities
    • aware of Safe working practices

    The post requires a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. Please note that a successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.

    More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found here.

    Job Description and Person Specification

    For more information please contact Brian Thomas at brian.thomas@ceredigion.gov.uk

    Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

    What we offer

    Work-life balance

    Lifestyle savings scheme

    Generous employer pension scheme

    Cycle to work scheme

    Learning and development

    Where you'll work

    Highways and Environmental

    We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy.  Our key responsibilities include: 

    • Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours.
    • Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service.
    • Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement.
    • Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.
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