Industrial Road Workers
Department: Department for Infrastructure
Salary: £494 gross per week (starting at minimum of scale)
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Location: All depot locations in Northern Ireland
Do you want to work within a team providing a vital service that maintains our road network?
The Department for Infrastructure is now recruiting for Industrial Road Workers. Successful candidates will join the Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) Group, working in Operations & Maintenance teams based across regional depots.
This is an opportunity to secure a permanent, practical, outdoor role maintaining and improving roads and transport infrastructure across Northern Ireland.
Working as part of a team, you will carry out a wide range of road maintenance duties to ensure the safe and convenient movement of people and goods across the region.
The Northern Ireland Civil Service offers long-term career progression opportunities across a wide range of roles and professions.
For these roles, successful candidates will receive:
Full operational training
Category C & E licence training (if required)
NHSS12 T1 and T2 certification
Access to a dedicated DfI training facility
Applicants must, by the closing date for applications:
1. Have a minimum of six months’ experience of labouring*
AND
2. Hold a full current driving licence (Class B), which will permit the candidate to drive in Northern Ireland
AND
3. Hold a Category C&E licence or be prepared to get one within their first year of employment
*Definition of labouring – Heavy manual work including the use of basic machinery or tools within a road maintenance, construction, agricultural or similar setting.
To find out more and to apply today, please click the apply icon.
The closing date for expressions of interest is Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 12 Noon.
Interview Open Days will be held Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th April in Ballymena.
The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.