Highways Network Permits Technician

Leicestershire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for a Network Management Technician based at Croft Depot. You will assess permit applications, issue licences and support Street Works Compliance Inspectors across a county region.

The role requires flexibility to travel to sites and to work outside standard hours as needed. A strong focus on customer service, accurate record keeping and compliance with highways regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent or demonstrable evidence of skills with commitment to attaining essential qualifications (supported by Leicestershire County Council).
• Strong customer focus and able to liaise with customers and clients; good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of accurately capturing, storing and retrieving information to meet customer and organisational needs.
• Experience of using IT in a design office/business environment including Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Knowledge of current highways legislation relevant to the service area, CDM regulations and highway design standards (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess permit applications, make corrections and issue licences to allow works to proceed.
• Support the Street Works Compliance Inspector with inspections and provide information or penalties as required.
• Monitor progress and report non-compliance for further action.
• Be prepared to travel to locations across the County as required.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Report writing

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent / BTEC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for a Network Management Technician based at Croft Depot. You will assess permit applications, issue licences and support Street Works Compliance Inspectors across a county region.

The role requires flexibility to travel to sites and to work outside standard hours as needed. A strong focus on customer service, accurate record keeping and compliance with highways regulations is essential.