Highways Team Leader: Lead Safe, Efficient Roadworks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Enhanced annual leave

Perks & discounts

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Team Leader for highways operations in Penrith. You will supervise small teams, organise resources, and ensure outputs meet safety and quality targets. A full UK driving licence and relevant field experience with plant/equipment are essential.

The role includes out-of-hours duties and potential weather-related shifts, with a competitive pension and enhanced leave benefits. Applications close 25 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in motivating and leading staff to deliver quality work.
• Organised, focused with high attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to procedures in a highways environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small teams to deliver highways maintenance and construction work.
• Assist with programming and ordering of materials and plant needed for tasks.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and outputs meet targets.
• Perform out-of-hours duties during adverse weather or incidents.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff motivation

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Plant and equipment operation

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Team Leader for highways operations in Penrith. You will supervise small teams, organise resources, and ensure outputs meet safety and quality targets. A full UK driving licence and relevant field experience with plant/equipment are essential.

The role includes out-of-hours duties and potential weather-related shifts, with a competitive pension and enhanced leave benefits. Applications close 25 October 2026.