Bridge Technician

Westmorland and Furness Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council in Penrith is recruiting a Bridge Technician to join the Bridges and Structures team to assist with managing and maintaining over 2000 highway structures.

The role involves supporting condition inspections, monitoring bridges and other highway structures, and recording conditions and defects clearly and consistently in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highways and structures.
• Ability to record defects accurately and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with condition inspections.
• Monitor and steward bridges and highway structures.
• Record condition and defects accurately in line with standards and guidelines.

Skills

Highways knowledge

Structures knowledge

Job description

We are currently seeking to recruit a Bridge Technician to join our Bridges and Structures team based in Penrith to assist with the management and maintenance of over 2000 highway structures.

The role includes assisting with undertaking condition inspections, monitoring and general stewardship of bridges and other highway structures and to record condition and defects accurately, clearly and consistently in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines.

Who we are looking for…

Ideally you would have knowledge and experience of highways and structures, however this is not essential as you will be provided with support and training to help you become a valued member of the team. Opportunities for development and progression exist with this post. The ability to record defects accurately, clearly and consistently is essential.