Highways Maintenance Road Worker

Job specification

Location:
Swindon
Hours:
37 per week - Monday to Friday
Salary:
£25,584 p.a. plus benefits
Closing date:
27/07/2025
Job reference:
RNR002776
Interview date:
04/08/2025
Date posted:
08/07/2025
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

The Highway Maintenance team are responsible for the routine maintenance of the roads, footway, signs and lines across Swindon which is set to increase 30% over the next five years as the Council delivers ambitious expansion plans, which are required to facilitate the growth and regeneration of Swindon. This provides homes, jobs, recreational opportunities and a high-quality environment for residents, visitors and employers alike.

The success of our vision depends on our fantastic employees and fostering the talent of the future. That is why we have this exciting new opportunity as a Highways Road Worker.

Your next role

As a Road Worker, you will be required to carry out all types of maintenance work associated with the highway asset. You will also carry out a variety of repairs on the highway as well as help to deliver larger projects throughout the Borough.

There may be opportunity for this role to work overtime as and when required.

A driving licence is essential.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the performance of a customer facing role.

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.

Please see our new Swindon Plan

Your next steps

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about the role please contact Mark Robinson, Operations Manager - Highways & Enforcement Services. email mrobinson7@swindon.gov.uk

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk