At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain roads and deliver essential services in all weather conditions.
- Company: Orkney Islands Council, committed to equal opportunities and community service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and participation in standby rota.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying a stable career.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant experience and skills for road maintenance tasks.
The predicted salary is between 16.71 - 16.71 £ per hour.
Advert Driver / Roadworker 2 Kirkwall 37 hours per week Permanent £30,758 - £30,989 / £31,607 - £32,243 £15.94 - £16.06 / £16.38 - £16.71 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance You will be reporting to Darren Bisby Team Manager, Roads and Grounds Operations.
Your working pattern is Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm.
We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is to undertake a range of roads and municipal related activities.
This will include the delivery of the Councils winter maintenance service which will involve working in all weather conditions.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile.
These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post involves a contractual requirement to
- participate in a standby rota covering out of hours, click here for Standby Information .
This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.
Applications on 23.59 Sunday 30 August 2026, with shortlisting taking place 3 September 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 15 September 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Darren Bisby Team Manager Roads and Grounds Operations at Darren. bisby@orkney. gov. uk or on 01856 873535 ext. 4224 For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process .
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
Driver/Roadworker 2 - ORK10485 in Orkney employer: Orkney Islands Council
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