Job Description
Community & Enterprise Resources are seeking skilled road operatives. You will have experience in a variety of road maintenance and construction tasks e.g. surfacing, patching, drain laying, resetting ironwork, kerb laying, slab and block paving and will be given the opportunity to be trained to SVQ level 2 in highway maintenance.
Closing Date
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:55pm.
Application Process
Please ensure you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of the SLC application process. If you require additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
All correspondence will be via your email address. Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Internal Applicants
Internal applicants must apply via the Opportunity Marketplace.
Locations
Canderside Dept, Larkhall, Hawbank Depot, East Kilbride, Carnwath Depot and Lesmahagow Depot.
Hours & Work Pattern
37 hours per week.
Work Pattern:
- Week 1: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:15pm, Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm.
- Week 2: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:15pm, Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm.
Contractual obligations to fulfil standby duties.
Salary
£26,622 - £31,445 annual salary.
Responsibilities
All successful candidates will be required to participate in an all-year-round standby rota for which payment of overtime and standby will be made.
Qualifications & Requirements
A current full driving licence would be advantageous; in particular, applications received from holders of an HGV licence will be welcomed. Salary will depend on experience and qualifications.
Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check, translated into English by the appropriate authority.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within the workforce, and in particular from candidates who are disabled, from a care experienced background, from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. The Council also supports members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. Service leavers and their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.
Benefits
- Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme
- Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies – flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity enhanced leave
- Employee discounts – including cinema discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program offering practical and emotional support
