Relief Driver / Roadworker 2, Hoy - ORK10862

Company: Orkney Islands Council

Salary: £15.94 to £16.38 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Orkney Islands, KW16 3NJ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

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Driver / Roadworker 2, Hoy

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£15.94 / £16.38 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)

You will be reporting to Darren Bisby Team Manager, Roads and Grounds Operations.

Your working pattern is as and when required.

To apply for this position, you must be resident on the island of Hoy or plan to move there.

The purpose of this role is to undertake a range of roads and municipal related activities. This will include the delivery of the Council's winter maintenance service which will involve working in all weather conditions.

The necessary qualification, experience, and skills required for this role are detailed in the 'must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 8 November 2026, with shortlisting on 10 November 2026 and interviews during the week commencing 16 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Darren Bisby at Darren.bisby@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext.4224.

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