Job Description

There are many benefits in working for Dorset Council including:


Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 Apprenticeships The Local Government Pension Scheme 5-6 weeks annual leave (dependant on years' service) plus bank holidays, Access to a works vehicle for work purposes only, Extensive training opportunities, such as plant operator, mental health and first aid training. LGV Class 2 with full CPC training Winter Service Training Lantra National Highway Sector Scheme 12D Traffic Management Training City & Guilds NPTC Chainsaw training CITB Health Safety and Awareness & Site Supervisors Safety Training
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities

What you will be doing:

We are looking applicants interested in joining our Construction Delivery team. Due to further expansion of our works programmes, we have a range of positions available.


Dorset Highways carry's out Dorset Council's responsibilities as a highway authority for Dorset's network. The service manages over 2,400 miles of carriageway. We are responsible for everything associated with the highway assets such as bridges & structures, cycleways, footways, drainage, and road signs & markings.


Roles available:


Roadworker Level 1 24,790 - 26,409 Potential for Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 apprenticeships with this post current starting salary of 25,992


Working hours based on an annual 37 hour working week


07:45 - 15:30 Monday - Friday (Winter) 35 hours


07:45 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, 07:45 - 15:30 Friday (Summer) 39 hours

About you:

You are a passionate, dedicated individual interested in a career in Highway Construction and Maintenance. You enjoy working outdoors and learning new skills. You care about your local area and want to contribute to making Dorset a better place to live, work and visit.


Ideally you will have practical construction experience at either skilled or supervisory level. However, this is not essential as Dorset Council are committed to developing a fully trained and diverse team.



What we will need from you:


A full driving Licence. A willingness to learn, be part of a team, be adaptable and reliable. Ideally, but not essential, experience in some or all the areas below:
Surface dressing, line marking, kerbing, concrete work, paving and slabbing, laying asphalt, drainage, iron works, post erection, sign erection, fencing, plant or agricultural operators, HGV drivers.


For an informal discussion please contact Ross Sturmey ross.sturmey@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or Paul Hughes paul.hughes@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk (Senior Construction Managers) on 01305 228100