Highways Team Lead – Patch, Drainage & Bridge Work

The Methodist Church in Britain; Workington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Support to grow in the role and career

Flexibility in line with council's

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Street/highways team leader to supervise a small team across Cumbria, delivering patching, drainage, bridge maintenance and traffic management while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires a driving licence and certifications in abrasive wheels, with leadership and plant/equipment experience helping drive performance and on-site results.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Abrasive wheels certification required.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Experience with plant and equipment.
• NVQ in Highway Maintenance or NVQ in Team Leadership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and organise a team of up to five highway operatives.
• Oversee patching works.
• Oversee drainage works.
• Oversee bridge maintenance.
• Manage traffic management on site.
• Ensure safety, quality and performance on site.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience with plant and equipment

Highway materials knowledge

Education

Abrasive wheels certification

NVQ in Highway Maintenance

NVQ in Team Leadership

CSCS card

HIAB ticket

NRSWA ticket

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Cumberland Council is seeking a Street/highways team leader to supervise a small team across Cumbria, delivering patching, drainage, bridge maintenance and traffic management while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires a driving licence and certifications in abrasive wheels, with leadership and plant/equipment experience helping drive performance and on-site results.