Highway Technician

Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values—ambitious, professional, resident‑focused and accountable—act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day. We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can “be the best we can be”. With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #BeTheDifference, Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

Wirral Council is looking for a motivated and practical Highway Technician to support the delivery of our Structural Maintenance Programme and help keep the borough’s roads safe, well‑maintained, and fit for purpose. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone with experience in highways, civil engineering, or road maintenance who enjoys working outdoors, supporting engineers, and contributing to essential public services.

About the Role

• Carry out site inspections, measurements, and condition surveys.
• Record accurate data using asset management systems and prepare inspection reports and photographic evidence.
• Support engineers, asset managers, and contractors in delivering maintenance and surfacing works.
• Liaise with residents, businesses, contractors, and other council teams to resolve site issues and respond to enquiries.
• Assist with bills of quantities, pre‑contract documentation, and supervision of works on site.
• Promote health, safety and environmental compliance and help identify and mitigate risks on the network.

About You

We are looking for someone who can work independently, stay organised, and maintain a professional approach when dealing with contractors and the public. You will bring:

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Experience in highways, road surfacing, or civil engineering inspection.
• Knowledge of road materials, common defects, and highway standards.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and works information.
• A methodical, detail‑focused approach and good communication skills.

Desirable:

• NRSWA, LANTRA or IHE accreditation;
• ONC/HND in Civil Engineering;
• experience with NEC contracts;
• experience using asset management systems.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel across the borough.
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evening or weekend work.

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Linda Summers on email lindasummers@wirral.gov.uk.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration.

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive.

Working at Wirral

You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start: Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave. We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people. We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays. We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us. We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process.

If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk.

Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

How to apply

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