Highways Asset Technician: Shape Local Roads & Communities

Cambridgeshire County Council; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Additional annual leave

Flexible bank holidays

Shared AVCs pension

Development opportunities

Paid volunteering hours

IDEAL network access

Employee Recognition Awards

Our Cambs Rewards discounts

Car Lease

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an Asset Technician to help manage roads, footways and cycleways, delivering maintenance and improvements across the county. You’ll work with engineers, contractors and local communities to plan investigations and on-site works, ensuring safety, quality and value.

You’ll be enthusiastic, practical, and collaborative, with strong IT skills and a genuine interest in improving local infrastructure and communities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English, Maths and Science.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills including Word, Excel, Teams and email.
• Ability to investigate problems and identify solutions.
• Experience communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience working independently towards agreed goals and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Visit sites to investigate highway issues and collect information.
• Help shape maintenance programmes and future improvements.
• Work with engineers, technicians and contractors on solutions.
• Support delivery of highway maintenance activities.
• Inspect completed works and ensure high-quality standards.
• Engage with Town and Parish Councils to understand priorities.
• Inform residents about planned maintenance.
• Support wider teams to deliver value for money.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Strong communication

Problem solving

IT skills

On-site experience

Interest in local infrastructure

Education

GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

A Levels or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge of local government or highway legislation

Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders

Experience working independently towards goals

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Teams

Job description

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an Asset Technician to help manage roads, footways and cycleways, delivering maintenance and improvements across the county. You’ll work with engineers, contractors and local communities to plan investigations and on-site works, ensuring safety, quality and value.

You’ll be enthusiastic, practical, and collaborative, with strong IT skills and a genuine interest in improving local infrastructure and communities.