Highway Inspector

Service Care; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work van provided

Full PPE provided

Field-based role

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting a Highway Inspector for a Local Authority in Sunderland. The role focuses on inspecting highways, identifying defects and arranging remedial works.

You will raise work orders, record findings with photos and reports, and provide technical guidance to stakeholders. The position is field-based, predominantly in the Sunderland area, with a 37-hour week, a van and PPE provided, and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway inspections and related discipline.
• Understanding of legislation and codes of practice, notably the Highways Act 1980.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive an electric works van.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience recording investigations and producing reports.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highway and asset inspections, identifying defects and assessing conditions.
• Raise works orders for repairs and maintenance.
• Investigate reports and queries from the public and councillors.
• Record inspection findings with photos and written reports.
• Provide technical advice and respond to stakeholder enquiries.
• Monitor works to ensure compliance with legislation and codes of practice.
• Undertake minor remedial works, including pothole repairs and signage tasks.
• Assist with enforcement and identify future maintenance schemes.
• Liaise with contractors and colleagues to resolve issues.
• Maintain safe working practices and health and safety compliance.

Skills

Highways inspections

Highways maintenance

Legislation knowledge

Driving licence

Communication

Workload management

Report writing

Independent worker

Job description

Highway Inspector Location: Sunderland Contract: Temporary Duration: 23 November 2026 – 23 April 2027 Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday Pay: £18.04 per hour PAYE - £22.86 per hour Umbrella LTD

We are currently recruiting for a Highway Inspector to work on behalf of a Local Authority in Sunderland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in highway inspections, highways maintenance or a related technical discipline to join the Transport and Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will help ensure the local highway network remains safe and serviceable, carrying out inspections, investigating reported issues and arranging appropriate remedial works.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out highway and asset inspections, identifying defects and assessing highway conditions.
• Raise appropriate works orders for repairs and maintenance.
• Investigate reports, complaints and queries from members of the public and councillors.
• Record inspection findings accurately, including photographic evidence and written reports.
• Provide technical advice and respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor highway works to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, specifications and codes of practice.
• Undertake minor remedial works, including small pothole repairs, sign fixing and lining or pointing work.
• Assist with highway enforcement and identify potential future maintenance schemes.
• Liaise with contractors, colleagues and other stakeholders to resolve issues effectively.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with relevant health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Experience or knowledge of highway inspections, highways maintenance or a related discipline.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice, particularly the Highways Act 1980.
• A full, appropriate driving licence and the ability to drive an electric works van.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organise workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience recording investigations and producing reports where required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including dealing professionally with challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards an appropriate highway inspection accreditation.

Additional Information

• A works van will be provided for use during the working day.
• Full PPE will be provided.
• The role is predominantly field-based and involves walking, occasional lifting and some lone working.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, with paid overtime where applicable.