Highway Maintenance Officer

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Highway Maintenance Officer to ensure the effective management of the highway network in Cambridgeshire. The role offers a flexible working schedule and requires significant collaboration with local communities and stakeholders to enhance safety and satisfaction within the area.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting on-site and preparatory investigations.
• Ability to manage and respond to highway incidents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting the highway network routinely to identify and document faults.
• Managing and overseeing highway maintenance works to ensure safety.
• Responding to unforeseen incidents to ensure safe network operation.

Skills

Collaboration

Documentation and report-writing

Response management of highway incidents

Understanding of safety standards

Education

Experience in highway maintenance and inspection

Job description

This operational position requires working 4 days per week in Cambridgeshire depots and 1 day from home. The role offers flexible working hours between 07:00 - 19:00, totalling 37 hours per week, and is inside IR35.

Key skills required for this role

Highway Maintenance Officer / Engineer

Important

Our client, is currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Officer for a contract role in Cambridgeshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspecting the highway network routinely to identify and document faults in need of repair
• Conducting on-site investigations or preparatory investigations for cyclical maintenance activities
• Responding to reported faults on the highway network and undertaking necessary investigations
• Responding to unforeseen incidents such as flooding, traffic collisions, vehicle fires, and oil spills to ensure safe network operation
• Managing and overseeing highway maintenance works to ensure the network is maintained to a safe standard
• Implementing reactive, preventative, and cyclical maintenance schemes for highways, footways, cycle routes, carriageways, and public rights of way
• Working closely with local communities to meet their aspirations and needs, and keeping them informed of maintenance works
• Maintaining open communication with local communities, relevant agencies, and the Communications team during incidents

Job Requirements:

• Experience in highway maintenance and inspection
• Proficiency in conducting on-site and preparatory investigations
• Ability to manage and respond to highway incidents effectively
• Capability to oversee and manage highway maintenance works
• Strong collaboration skills to work with local communities and stakeholders
• Understanding of safety standards and statutory duties related to highway maintenance
• Excellent documentation and report-writing skills
• Flexibility to work within the provided hours and the potential for on-call duties
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• Chance to make a significant impact on community safety and satisfaction

If you are an experienced and dedicated Highway Maintenance Officer looking for a new opportunity to contribute to the effective management of Cambridgeshire's highway network, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and make a difference in the community.

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