At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to support road maintenance and winter services in all weather conditions.
- Company: Orkney Islands Council, committed to equal opportunities and community service.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £15.94/£16.38 per hour with flexible hours.
- Other info: Great opportunity for local residents looking for flexible work.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must be a resident of Hoy with relevant skills and qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 16.38 - 16.38 £ per hour.
Advert Driver / Roadworker 2 Hoy Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £15.94 / £16.38 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 as and when required.
To apply for this position, you must be resident on the island of Hoy.
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 requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.
Applications close on 23:59 on Sunday 2 August 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Darren Bisby 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.
