Highways Inspector

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Blyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Highways Inspector in Blyth to ensure the safety and quality of the borough's highway network. The ideal candidate has inspection experience, communication skills, and is prepared to participate in emergency response duties. This is a full-time, temporary position offering £19.01 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
• Familiarity with inspection software and reporting systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of highway assets.
• Investigate public enquiries and compliance.
• Liaise with contractors and utility companies.
• Support legal processes by preparing reports.
• Participate in emergency response duties.

Skills

Experience in highways inspection or a related field

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Highways Inspector needed in Bromley Paying £19.01 per hr ref 1558886

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Highways Inspector to join our Highways team. You will play a key role in maintaining the safety and quality of the borough’s highway network through regular inspections, monitoring, and public liaison.

  Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct visual inspections of highway assets, identify defects, and raise work orders or defect notices.
  • Investigate public enquiries, utility works, and claims, ensuring compliance with legislation and council policies.
  • Liaise with contractors and utility companies to monitor works and ensure timely, quality repairs.
  • Support legal processes by preparing reports, witness statements, and attending court when required.
  • Participate in emergency response duties, including winter service operations.
  • Assist in training new staff and contribute to continuous service improvement.
  Ideal requirementd:
  • Experience in highways inspection or a related field.
  • Knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently, including outside normal hours when required.
  • Familiarity with inspection software and reporting systems is desirable.

  If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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