The South Lakeland area highways team within Westmorland and Furness Council's Highways and Transport Service is recruiting a permanent Senior Highway Network Technician. The post centres on preparing, designing and processing highway improvement and maintenance projects, along with inventory collection, surveys and data gathering. Hybrid working is offered, and candidates from outside highways may be considered where they bring transferable skills and a willingness to learn. A UK driving licence is needed, as the role involves driving across the area to site visits.
What the job involves
- Prepare, design and process highway improvement and maintenance projects
- Collect highway inventory data
- Carry out surveys, design, specification and data collection
- Advise and guide colleagues
- Administer and use Westmorland and Furness Council business systems
- Drive across the area for general highway maintenance and site visits
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Administration and use of council business systems
Checks & eligibility
- UK driving licence, or a non-UK licence with entitlement to drive in the UK
Nice to have
- Awareness of the local government environment
What’s offered
- Competitive pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave allowance
- Perks and discounts schemes
- Hybrid working arrangements
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Senior Highway Technician WMF3185e employer: Westmorland and Furness Council
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Contact Details:
Westmorland and Furness Council Recruitment Team
