Specialist Plant Operative x2

Job Title

Specialist Plant Operative (Gully Tank) x2

Fushiebridge Depot, Midlothian

Permanent

36 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 07:30–15:45, Friday 07:30–12:30)

Operate specialist plant to support road maintenance and community projects. This includes operating gully vehicles and other equipment such as pavers, planers, 180/360/Pothole Pro, mechanical chipper, heavy roller, C+E low loader and screed truck as required.

• SVQ Level 3 in Civil Engineering Technologies/Highways Maintenance or equivalent, or a relevant HNC qualification with extensive post‑qualification experience in road maintenance.
• Confidence in operating specialist plant and carrying out tasks outlined in the main duties section.
• Full clean HGV Class C driving licence.
• SVQ Level 2 module in winter maintenance.

Minimum annual salary: £31,445.76 (based on 36 hours over 52 weeks). Overtime and winter maintenance on‑call offer potential earnings in excess of £40,000 per annum.

Sunday 4th January 2026

Week commencing 12th January 2026

Successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. If you have difficulty applying or require reasonable adjustments, please email the Recruitment Team with the post reference number. Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation and will seek suitable alternative employment for existing employees where possible. Trainees, those with disabilities and care‑experienced young people who have been looked after children are eligible for a guaranteed interview if they meet the essential criteria.