Industrial Road Worker Job Details
Five GCSEs (Grades A–C), including English Language and Maths (or equivalent qualification).
Salary
£494 gross per week (starting at minimum of scale)
Incentive bonus scheme based on productivity
Voluntary overtime opportunities
Additional winter service payments and availability allowances
The Northern Ireland Civil Service is a Living Wage Employer.
The Northern Ireland Civil Service offers an attractive pension package through the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (Northern Ireland), including:
Five GCSEs (Grades A–C), including English Language and Maths (or equivalent qualification).
Pension
Defined Benefit pension scheme
2.32% annual pension build rate
Employer contribution of 34.25%
Tax-free lump sum option
Ill-health and injury benefits
Death in service benefits
This provides long-term financial security for you and your family.
Five GCSEs (Grades A–C), including English Language and Maths (or equivalent qualification).
Annual Leave
25 days annual leave
Rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
12 public and privilege holidays
Hours of Work
37 hours per week
Monday to Friday
Overtime available
Please note: these posts do not offer flexi-time or hybrid working due to operational requirements
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About the Role
Key responsibilities:
Repairing road and footpath surfaces with bitmac and concrete
Laying flagstones and block paving
Laying concrete and granite kerbs
Cutting grass
Cleaning gullies and drains
Dealing with incidents, such as snow clearance, floods and storm damage
Driving a gritter vehicle
Other relevant road maintenance duties
Completing necessary paperwork
Signing, lighting and guarding of street works and road works in accordance with the Safety at Street Works and Road Works - Code of Practice, to ensure that the works are safe for operatives and members of the public
Using the personal protective equipment (PPE) safely
Driving a range of departmental vehicles, such as vans, tractors and lorries including specialist attachments and equipment
Carrying out daily operator vehicle and plant safety checks, and routine maintenance and cleaning
Safely operating power hand tools and minor plant and machinery
Demonstrating customer care.
The above is not meant to be an exhaustive list but to provide a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties will vary over time, according to business needs. Full training will be given where necessary.