Highways Team Leader: Lead Patching, Drainage & Traffic Ops

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

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.