This Highways Team Leader post in Cumberland Council's Lillyhall team puts someone in charge of up to five operatives carrying out essential road maintenance across Cumbria. The work covers patching, drainage, bridge maintenance and traffic management, with safety, quality and performance on site as the key measures. Essential requirements include a full UK driving licence, abrasive wheels certification and proven leadership experience.
What the job involves
- Supervise and organise a team of up to five highway operatives
- Oversee patching works
- Oversee drainage works
- Oversee bridge maintenance
- Manage traffic management on site
- Ensure safety, quality and performance on site
What’s required
Qualifications
- Certification in abrasive wheels
Experience
- Proven leadership experience
- Experience with plant and equipment
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of highway materials and maintenance processes
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
Nice to have
- NVQ in Highway Maintenance
- NVQ in Team Leadership
- CSCS card
- HIAB ticket
- NRSWA ticket
What’s offered
- Professional development
- Support to grow in the role and career
- Flexibility, in line with the council's values
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
