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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