Highways Safety Inspector / Technician

Worcestershire County Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

26 days holiday

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is recruiting a Highways Safety Inspector for the South Worcestershire area, primarily based at Newlands Depot, Malvern. The role involves conducting walked and driven safety inspections, may require covering other parts of the County, and includes attending court as part of highway defence.

Applicants should have a clean driving licence and be able to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Walked and driven highways safety inspections experience.
• Able to cover up to 5 miles per day on foot.
• Willingness to work during severe weather, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highways safety inspections (walked and driven) for Worcestershire County Council.
• Attend court and give evidence as part of highways-related defence.

Skills

Clean driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Highways Safety InspectorSalary:£30,817 - £32,929 per annum35 Hours per WeekLocation: Newlands Depot , MalvernTeam:Reactive TeamPermanent / Fixed Term Contract

We are looking to recuit into our Highways Safety Inspection Team . The role will be predominantly based in the South of Worcestershire , however there may be occaisions where officers are required to cover other parts of the County.You will be required to assist with Highways Safety Inspection s both walked and driven , be a driver and passenger and be able to cover up to 5 miles per day on foot . A clean drivers licence is essential as well as being able to work during seveare weather condition s and potentially during evenings and weekend s . You will also be required to attend court and give evidence as part of Worcestershire County Council s third party defenece against Highways related claims .

For further information please contact:Ben Sparrow

Benefits:You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? Some of these offers include: Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know! Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government. Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation. Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026 Anticipated Interview Date: TBC