Highway Technician

Hampshire County Council; Hook; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Highway Technician to join their dynamic team in Hampshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain professional experience while contributing to the maintenance of over 8,000 km of highways. You will be trained to handle a variety of highway repairs and emergencies, ensuring the efficient use of the highway network. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a tangible difference in their community while enjoying a great work-life balance. If you're ready to embark on an exciting career in civil engineering, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development programs

Supportive work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Practical mindset with a willingness to learn and develop in civil engineering.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in delivering highway repairs and managing emergencies.
• Maintain roads and footways, impacting the community positively.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Reference: HCC620956
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 per annum
Work Location: M3 Motorway Compound, Hook
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 18 May 2025
Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted and candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.

Have you ever considered a career in Civil Engineering, specialising in Highways Maintenance? Would you like to gain professional experience and an academic qualification, whilst being paid? If so, then this exciting opportunity could be for you!

The Role:

If you are practically minded, able to work as part of a team, enjoy a mixture of outside and office-based work, are good at dealing with people and would like to help maintain the 8,000+ km of highways in the beautiful County of Hampshire, then this diverse role is definitely for you.

And if that's not enough, you don't even need to have any previous highways experience. We will provide you with excellent training and development to help you succeed and develop your career within this fantastic organisation.

Through maintaining roads and footways, the work that we do directly impacts the whole community. By joining us, you could be helping to make a positive difference for everybody that lives in, works in, or visits Hampshire.

As a Highway Technician, you will be assisting engineers in delivering a large variety of highway repairs throughout Hampshire as well as dealing with highway emergencies, adverse weather response and highway enforcement to enable the efficient use of Hampshire’s highway network.

You will have the ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role (it is essential that you have a full current UK drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis), and, as required, be able to work out of hours to respond to weather and other emergencies.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your application clearly states why you have applied, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description/Person Specification and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

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