Job Introduction
The Highway Delivery Unit is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the highway network within the City of Bradford MDC together with Winter Maintenance operations.
We are looking for four Roadworkers to join our team. The positions are based at Wakefield Road Depot, Bradford.
The main purpose of the role:
- Drive Large Goods Vehicle Class CE or Class C (Band 7) and competent in all aspects of other highway plant and equipment.
- Manual use of use of hand tools in excavations, tipping and filling.
- Numeracy and Literacy to measure work and complete records.
- Ability to carry out; High quality output of Spreading and compaction of granular bituminous materials, Mixing and placing concrete, Flagging, kerbing/edging, Placing, erection of street furniture, fencing works which must meet specification and quality standards.
- Installation and adjustment of various Ironwork and drainage works.
- The signing, coning and protection of the works in accordance with the requirements of Health & safety at Work Act and New Roads and Street Works Act.
- Driving of Gritter in Winter maintenance Operations. Which will include the taking part in out of hour's emergency rota on winter maintenance or other Highways Emergency work.
- Both individual and shared responsibility for Health & Safety of the team and the public
- The post holder will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to carry out accurate measurements and complete records.
- Ability to lift and position materials as required
- Undertake daily maintenance of tools and equipment — vehicles up to 17 tonnes in weight
Please note we are seeking to recruit on both a qualified and unqualified status for these posts. Candidates who possess the appropriate licencing will be appointed at Band 7 (£28,142 - £31,022 pa). Unqualified candidates will be appointed at Band 6 (£26,403 - £28,142).
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Callum Mapplebeck on 01274 434199 or email callum.mapplebeck@bradford.gov.uk
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council’s Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.
