Assistant Roads Maintenance Officer, Blairgowrie Roads Maintenance Partnership - PKC13387

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

The role is to carry out statutory inspections of the road network, issue orders and instruct works crews for defect/standard repairs and monitor emergency/standard repair works. Identify and prepare works packages for direct award to in house contractor and using framework contracts.

The role will be based at the Roads Maintenance Partnership office in Blairgowrie.

Skills & Experience Required

• HNC in Civil Engineering or SVQ Level 3 in Construction Management/Supervision is desirable.
• Equivalent work experience in Roads Maintenance (minimum 5 years) is essential.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
• You will have a good understanding of all aspects of road maintenance including winter service and reactive responses to emergencies and have knowledge of both the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and the New Road and Street Works Act 1991.
• You will have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office and other bespoke software.
• You will know how to identify roads that require repairs and be able to specify and supervise such work.
• You will have good interpersonal skills and the ability to treat customers/clients and colleagues with equality and dignity.
• You will take part in a year-round out of normal hours emergency standby rota for emergency service provision.
• You will be prepared to work outside normal working hours both on a planned basis and as otherwise reasonably required.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Blair Watt at BWatt@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.