Highways Inspector

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Network Management team of an established organization. The role involves conducting visual inspections on live roadworks, planning efficient routes for daily inspections, and ensuring compliance with highways systems. As a vital part of the Highways department, you will coordinate tasks and liaise with traffic management to enhance service delivery. This position offers a chance to contribute to community safety and infrastructure improvement while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. If you possess the necessary skills and a valid driving license, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Essential Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office.
• Must hold a full valid driving license and provide own car.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections on live roadworks in line with GMRAPS scheme inspections.
• Plan routes to maximize daily inspections and support permit officers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Driving License

Visual Inspections

Coordination Tasks

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments: Essential Car Allowance

Closing Date: 06 May 2025

Closing Time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

Interview Date: 27th May 2025

This role is subject to:

1. 2 References - where possible, we require 3 years' employment history.
2. Police Vetting – You will be required to undertake a Greater Manchester Police vetting process.
3. Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User, meaning car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis. You must hold a full valid driving license, provide your own car, and all necessary documentation. An allowance per mile of business use will be provided.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Network Management team within the Highways department. You will conduct visual inspections on live roadworks in line with GMRAPS scheme inspections, plan routes to maximize daily inspections, and support permit officers and management. Additional duties include managing coordination tasks, liaising with traffic management and statutory undertakers, and ensuring compliance with highways systems and processes.

Candidates should be computer literate, with experience in Microsoft Office, possess a full driving license, and use their own car for work purposes. If you have the required skills and background, we look forward to your application.

Manchester City Council is committed to transforming services and creating a diverse, inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and particularly welcome candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people, and young people.