Bridge Technician - WMF3175e

The Cumbria County Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Bridge Technician in Penrith to join the Bridges and Structures team. The role supports management and maintenance of over 2000 highway structures, including condition inspections and defect recording to required standards.

The post offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, and a competitive package with the council's pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. Training and progression opportunities are available within the team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highways and structures preferred, but training provided.
• Ability to record defects accurately and clearly to standards.
• Opportunities for development and progression in the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and maintenance of over 2000 highway structures in Penrith.
• Undertake condition inspections and monitoring of bridges and other highway structures.
• Record condition and defects accurately, clearly and consistently in accordance with relevant standards.

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020418 Date posted 24/09/2026 Application closing date 16/10/2026 Location PENRITH Salary £29,542 - £30,515 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

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.

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

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 16 th Oct 2026

Interview date: 26 th Oct 2026

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 & DBS

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.