Relief Isles Operative 1, Rousay - ORK09728

Advert INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Roads and Grounds Relief Isles Operative 1 - Rousay Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £15.81 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate Interested parties for this position must either be resident on Rousay or be willing to move there. We are looking for a Relief Isles Operative on Rousay to assist the Team Leader Operations in the delivery of safe, compliant, effective and efficient Planned, Cyclical, Reactive and Emergency works undertaken by the Roads and Grounds workforce. You will assist in the delivery of a range of activities relating to the maintenance of the island's roads including pot hole repairs, drainage, verge works, signing, lining etc. You will also assist with the delivery of gritting and, where required, reactive repairs associated with flooding and storm damage. Applicants must hold a full current current driving licence to drive a vehicle, towing a trailer of up to a combined weight Minimum level Class C1E 8.25 tonnes gross weight, including tractors and other construction plant with simple attachments. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss this post by contacting Darren Bisby, Roads and Grounds Team Manager by e-mail: darren.bisby@orkney.gov.uk or telephone: (01856) 873535, ext. 4224, or Alistair Holmes, Team Manager Operations by telephone: (01856) 873535 ext. 4226. Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 5 October 2025 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

Location: Brinian, GB

Posted Date: 9/13/2025