Decision details

The restructure focuses on the operational workforce, although it also increases management capacity in line with the need for the increased capital program. The primary change to the grade 6 post defines and develops the supervisory function of the role. The reduced number of Grade 6 operatives is balanced by an increase in the number of Grade 4 posts. The work undertaken by gully operatives is distinctly different from that of the other Grade 4 Road workers and a new job description has been written to more accurately reflect the duties specific to this role. There is a need for greater flexibility in the role of Yard Operative where work is currently undertaken by one person. The creation of a grade 3 post to allows for potential growth opportunities in the future as less experienced operatives learn their skills. All posts have been assessed by the Councils Pay and Reward team and grades provided.
In addition to this it is anticipated that the Council will also be required to make savings in the 2019/2020 financial year, the new structure will drive out savings against the existing structure but newly funded posts to enhance the capital program have been added giving a net increase in overall posts.

RESOLVED - That:
To implement the revised structure at appendix 2 and the revised working times at appendix 4.

Option 1 - To remain operating under the existing structure. This will, however, prevent the most efficient delivery of strategy and operations within the service and prevent the Council achieving efficiency savings.
Option 2 - To implement the proposed structure (Appendix 2) creating cohesion and flexibility within the service, the delivery of key strategies and create efficiency savings as detailed below.

Option 1

The consultation period was held 12th June 2019 to the 27th July 2019. All comments as the proposal have been considered and the working times have been revised from the original proposal as given at appendix 4.