Team Leader (Planning and Transport) – Bankhead Depot

Company: The City of Edinburgh Council
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Team Leader – Planning and Transport

Bankhead Depot • Salary: £34,452 – £40,501 • Hours: 36 per week

Each shift runs 07:30 to 15:45 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 12:30 Friday, with an unpaid 30‑minute break.

Responsibilities

  • Organise, manage and lead a team of Skilled Roadworkers, Specialists, Semi‑Skilled and Trainee Roadworkers, including subcontractors and agency staff.
  • Ensure road, footway and other works meet the highest maintenance standards.
  • Plan and oversee construction and maintenance services for roads and footways.
  • Respond effectively to a wide range of emergency situations, including winter gritting operations.
  • Undertake a variety of skilled road works tasks and provide on‑site training and development for trainee team members.

Qualifications

  • Vast experience working in a roads environment.
  • Full UK driving licence is essential.
  • Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime, including winter maintenance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people at all levels of the organisation. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Flexible working arrangements are available upon request.

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Posted: June 20th, 2026