Highways Network Assistant Engineer - WMF2406e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Discount schemes

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Kendal is seeking a Highways Network Assistant Engineer to manage logistics and lead a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves overseeing training for staff and liaising with operations managers. Candidates should have experience in logistics management and be enthusiastic team players. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in leading operational teams in logistics and construction.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems.
• Enthusiastic and organized team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for the Highways Depot and organize staff training.
• Liaise with various operational and management teams.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress of works.

Skills

Logistics management

Inventory management

Team leadership

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

Highways Network Assistant Engineer - WMF2406e

Westmorland and Furness Council

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to work within the challenging and ever‑changing landscape of Highway Operations. The successful applicant will need to be able to assist in leading a multi‑disciplinary team of operational staff delivering a wide range of construction, administration, and logistic activities.

The role is responsible for managing logistics for the Highways Depot and organising training for operational staff. Knowledge of inventory management and logistics software is essential, although training can be provided for the right applicant. The role will require close liaising with the Highways Operations Assistant Managers and Highways Network Engineers, the wider management team in Highways and Transportation and relevant stakeholders. You will also be the line manager for up to 15 operational staff. The role is based as advertised at Sowerby Woods Highways Depot but will require regular site visits to assess and ascertain progress of works and to work from other depots across Westmorland and Furness.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for organised, experienced, and enthusiastic Assistant Engineers and logisticians, team players and professionals who are keen to learn and progress within the Highways Service.

To partake in Out of Hours, Winter and Adverse Weather duties.

What can we offer you!

• Competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and other various perks and discount schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Government Administration