Highway Network Technician - WMF2090e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a motivated Highways Network Technician to join their growing highways maintenance team. The successful candidate will contribute to highway improvement projects, ensuring work is delivered to high standards and in compliance with regulations. A relevant qualification in highways maintenance is essential, along with strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highways maintenance services.
• Experience in a local government environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team focused on preparation, design, and processing of highway improvement.
• Carry out surveys and produce data.
• Provide technical and project advice to colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Work prioritization

Education

Relevant technical, vocational, or part-professional qualification

Job description

We are looking to recruit a friendly and motivated candidate to join our Highways Maintenance Team as Highways Network Technician. The Highways service is continuing to grow and develop, and we are looking for someone who can ensure all work activities are carried out with a focus on improvement,attention to detail and meeting timescales.

In this role, you will work as part of a team focussed on the preparation, design and processing of highway improvement and maintenance projects. This includes carrying out activities relating to surveys, design, inventory collection, and winter maintenance processes. You will carry out surveys and produce data, as well as providing technical and project advice to colleagues both within the Highways service and wider organisation.

As well as this, you will provide advice on the application of legislation, regulation, and policy to both internal and external customers. The right candidate will be a strong communicator, who can liaise with stakeholders, and will be someone who can work to deadlines while effectively prioritising their workload.

Who we are looking for…

You will be driven, flexible and proactive, ensuring all work is completed to the expected standards. A relevant technical, vocational, or part-professional qualification is essential, as is knowledge of highways maintenance services. Experience of working in a local government environment is desirable.

We are also looking for someone who can adapt well to the demands of the service and can travel throughout Westmorland and Furness and surrounding areas.

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

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 24/07/2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.