Job Description

Dorset Council Highways Construction Delivery:

Level 1: 25,185 - 27,254 Level 2: 26,824 - 29,540 Level 3: 28,598 - 32,597

When applying for one of the roles, please make it clear as to which role you are applying for on the application. For example, please state that you are "applying for the Roadworker Level 1 vacancy".

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
Roadworker Level 2 (Ganger) 25,992 - 28,624 Roadworker Level 3 (Chargehand) 27,711 -31,586

Potential to earn considerably more with overtime and standby payments

What's in it for you:

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.



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



Roadworker Level 1 - Entry level



Roadworker Level 2 - Experience in Highways work, Construction work, and/or LGV driver (Please note we are looking for driver/operators for our surface dressing operations, gully tankers, jetting equipment and velocity patching activities.



Roadworker Level 3 - Considerable experience leading and supervising on Highway/Construction projects.

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.

Additional information:

Our services run 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, therefore there will be a mandatory requirement and opportunity to participate on an out of hours standby rota. All staff will be trained to drive LGV vehicles for gritting and snow clearance.



The current standby payment is 185.61 for each week on call. This is paid in addition to your salary. Overtime for emergency call outs is paid at time and a half.




For an informal discussion please contact Ross Sturmey ross.sturmey@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk (Senior Construction Manager) on 01305 228100



Apply by Application Form:



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Apply by CV:



We will accept a CV in place of an application form for this role. If you wish to submit a CV please e-mail to recruitment@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk clearly indicating which role you are applying for.