Highways Team Leader (Carlisle) - CMB2700e

Cumberland Council

Carlisle

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive Highways Team Leader to supervise a small team of up to five operatives on essential highway maintenance across Cumbria. You will plan, coordinate and oversee patching, drainage works and traffic management, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery on site.

We value practical leadership, a full UK driving licence, and relevant tickets (CSCS, HIAB, NRSWA). NVQs in Highway Maintenance or Team Leadership are desirable to support your development within

Qualifications

Full UK driving licence
Knowledge of highway materials and maintenance processes
Certification in abrasive wheels
Experience with plant and equipment

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of up to five operatives on site
Oversee patching, drainage works and traffic management
Ensure safety, quality and performance on site
Plan and coordinate daily activities and resources

Skills

Leadership experience

Driving licence

Highways knowledge

Education

NVQs in Highway Maintenance

NVQs in Team Leadership

Tools

CSCS

HIAB

NRSWA

Job description

About This Opportunity

Are you ready to lead a small, skilled team in delivering essential highway maintenance across Cumbria? Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Highways Team Leader to supervise and organise a team of up to five operatives. You’ll oversee a variety of tasks including patching, drainage works, and traffic management, ensuring safety, quality, and performance on site.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a full UK driving licence, strong knowledge of highway materials and maintenance processes, and proven leadership experience. Certification in abrasive wheels and experience with plant and equipment are essential. Desirable qualifications include NVQs in Highway Maintenance or Team Leadership, and tickets such as CSCS, HIAB, and NRSWA. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive, community-focused council that values flexibility, safety, and professional development.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact James Furness by email at James.Furness2@cumbria.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

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