Job reference REQ00000019703 Date posted 05/03/2026 Application closing date 31/05/2026 Location KENDAL Salary £26,403 £26,824 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank Job description Location: Kendal, usually based at South Lakeland House Contract Type: Permanent About this opportunity This role will be part of the Network Maintenance Team in the South Lakeland area based in Kendal. It will include involvement in the preparation, design and processing of highway works orders, survey work, administration, team support and working with colleagues from other departments across the Westmorland and Furness Authority. Who we are looking for… The role is a mixture of site work and office-based duties. We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual who is a team player and who is keen to learn and progress within the highways service. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile Application and Interview information Closing date: 31/05/2026 Interview date: TBC We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you. Safer Recruitment At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
