Highways Inspector

jobs24.co.uk; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated and conscientious part-time Highways Inspector is sought to join a customer-focused team committed to enhancing road safety. This role involves conducting essential inspections, liaising with the public, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a valid driving licence and have practical knowledge of highway maintenance. Join a welcoming organization that values community engagement and offers a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, making Bolton a vibrant place to work and thrive.

Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Gym Membership Prices

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Work Opportunities

Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of highway maintenance and construction techniques.
• Current, valid driving licence and a vehicle with a valid MOT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and identify maintenance needs across the highway network.
• Liaise with highway users and investigate complaints.

Skills

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Teamwork

IT Literacy

Education

Driving Licence

Tools

Highway Maintenance Knowledge

Highway Construction Techniques

Job description

We have a rare opportunity for a dedicated and conscientious part-time Highways Inspector to join a customer-focused Highways team in delivering a safer road network for all its users.

The hours of work will preferably be during the morning, Monday-Thursday working from 8:30am through to 12:15pm and Friday from 8:30am to 12:00pm. The role will job share with a current postholder.

The Highways Inspector is a key role in delivering our statutory duty to maintain our highways through a range of inspections across our network, identifying maintenance needs, and monitoring the use of contractors and other third parties.

Other duties of the role include:

1. Liaising with all highway users including the public as well as Council Members.
2. Investigating complaints relating to highways infringements.
3. Attending court to provide evidence in legal matters.
4. Ensuring compliance in respect to approved codes of practice and regulations.

Role specifics include:

1. A current, valid driving licence and a vehicle with a valid MOT certificate.
2. Practical knowledge of highway maintenance and familiarity with highway construction and repair techniques.
3. Experience with contractors and the ability to interpret the relevant codes of practice.

You should have excellent communication skills, be IT literate, and be able to self-motivate to work to the highest standards and prioritise your workload accordingly. Teamwork is essential to the role, and you must be willing to support colleagues where necessary, receiving support in return.

This role has been designated as an essential car user; therefore, you must possess a current, valid driving licence and a vehicle with a valid MOT certificate. The role will be based from Paderborn House, but you will be travelling around the borough for much of your time.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected, and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses, and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer, we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices, salary sacrifice schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.