- Part Time
- Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
- Posted 4 days ago
- £42,793, pro-rata (Band 7) £ / Year
- Closes: 22 November 2026
Eastleigh Borough Council
Engineer
Permanent
25 hours per week
Salary £42,793, pro-rata (Band 7)
Location: Hedge End Depot.
Do you want to make a difference?
Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all.
The role
Your day to day will consist of supporting the Principal Engineer with the delivering of planned repairs, renewals and improvements to Borough assets. You will also support the completion all associated financial and administrative tasks and lead on daily aspects of engineering enquiries and request advice on regulations and policy.
Your Activities Will Include
- Carry out regular inspections to Borough owned highway infrastructure (to be carried out under an agreed frequency in daylight and nighttime hours)
- Day to day management, development and delivery of the Borough’s Road Marking
- To oversee the implementation of temporary traffic regulation orders relating to events held on the Highway.
- Support the Engineering Technician with planned project and minor maintenances at Grange Park Mobile Home site and liaise with internal and external stakeholders where required.
- Oversee the Small Works Programme, to ensure project delivery within timescales and compliance with relevant policy and procedures.
- Assist with Street Naming and Numbering enquiries, and applications for Tables and Chairs licencing as required.
- Manage the Christmas Lighting arrangements and liaise with the contractor as appropriate, under the supervision of the Principal Engineer.
About You
We are looking for someone with attention to detail, great teamwork skills and someone who is able to communicate effectively at all levels (from members of the public to stakeholders)
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Computer literate. Able to use AutoCAD, GIS, MS Office and other typical general office packages, and also specialist software packages
- Ability to use and interpret spatial data (maps and drawings)
- Good knowledge of national and local standards, and techniques and technical procedures including TSRGD
- Working knowledge of CDM regulations and risk assessments
About Us
In return you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.
Our Benefits Include
- 27-30 days annual leave (depending on local government continuous service)
- Hybrid working with the ability to work from office and home and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional flexi leave per month (subject to operational requirements – pro rata for part time staff)
- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- Discounted Gym Memberships across the Borough
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Collaborative and inclusive working environment
Closing date: 22 November 2026
Interview date: week commencing – 30 November 2026
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