Highways Team Leader (Dalston) - CMB2700e

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive Highways Team Leader to supervise a small team of up to five operatives on a range of highway maintenance tasks across Cumbria.

You will oversee patching, drainage and traffic management, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery, with a full UK driving licence and relevant certifications. This is a full-time role offering competitive pay and professional development within a supportive council.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of highway materials and maintenance processes
• Proven leadership experience
• Certification in abrasive wheels and experience with plant/equipment
• Desirable NVQs in Highway Maintenance or Team Leadership
• Tickets: CSCS, HIAB, NRSWA

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to five operatives
• Oversee patching, drainage works and traffic management
• Ensure safety, quality and performance on site
• Coordinate work planning and resource allocation
• Direct on-site supervision and delivery of highway maintenance tasks

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Highway maintenance

Safety management

Traffic management

Education

NVQ in Highway Maintenance or Team Leadership

Tools

CSCS

HIAB

NRSWA

Abrasive wheels certification

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020442 Date posted 06/10/2026 Application closing date 22/11/2026 Location Barras LaneDalstonCarlisleCA5 7NY Salary £33,119 - £33,673 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

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.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact James Furness by email at [e-mail]

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).

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 [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 22/11/2026
• Interview date: 01/12/2026

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Post Specification

• Post Specification