Highways Area Officer - Field Inspector, Flexible Hybrid Work

North Somerset Partnership; Compton Dando; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Inclusive staff groups

Additional 10 days' annual leave

Wellbeing team

Cycle to Work

Job summary

North Somerset Council seeks an Area Officer to join our Highway Operations team. You will act as a frontline inspector, ensuring highway safety and efficiency, while coordinating minor repairs and managing field operations.

A valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the district are essential. We offer a hybrid working setup within a Mobile/Field Worker model, with some in-office time, portable tech for work on the go, and opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

• Vocational level 3/4 qualification or equivalent.
• Able to travel around the district daily.
• City & Guilds supervisor accreditation in New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer enquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Conduct planned highway inspections to identify issues and address promptly.
• Coordinate minor repairs and manage field patching operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer care

Travel daily

Education

Vocational qualification level 3/4

HNC standard

City & Guilds supervisor accreditation

Job description

North Somerset Council seeks an Area Officer to join our Highway Operations team. You will act as a frontline inspector, ensuring highway safety and efficiency, while coordinating minor repairs and managing field operations.

A valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the district are essential. We offer a hybrid working setup within a Mobile/Field Worker model, with some in-office time, portable tech for work on the go, and opportunities for professional development within a