Highways Safety & Intelligence Inspector

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a skilled professional to join their Highways team in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves conducting highway safety inspections, responding to public reports, and maintaining compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence and experience with highway safety inspections. Join a supportive team dedicated to community service and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in highway safety inspections under the Highways Act 1980.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections across the adopted highway network.
• Respond to public reports and urgent safety concerns.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants. We are looking for a skilled and motivated professional to join our Highways team, helping to keep our city's roads safe, well‑maintained, and compliant with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections across the adopted highway network, identify and report defects, and ensure timely remedial action.
• Respond to public reports, councillor enquiries, and urgent safety concerns, maintaining accurate records to support legal compliance and protect the council from claims.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in highway safety inspections under the Highways Act 1980.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with the public, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Benefits

In return, you will be part of a supportive team committed to public safety and service excellence, with opportunities for professional development and the satisfaction of making a visible difference in your community.