Highways Team Leader (Lillyhall) - CMB2705e

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

This Highways Team Leader post in Cumberland Council's Lillyhall team puts someone in charge of up to five operatives carrying out essential road maintenance across Cumbria. The work covers patching, drainage, bridge maintenance and traffic management, with safety, quality and performance on site as the key measures. Essential requirements include a full UK driving licence, abrasive wheels certification and proven leadership experience.

What the job involves

• 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

What’s required

Qualifications

• Certification in abrasive wheels

Experience

• Proven leadership experience
• Experience with plant and equipment

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of highway materials and maintenance processes

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence

Nice to have

• NVQ in Highway Maintenance
• NVQ in Team Leadership
• CSCS card
• HIAB ticket
• NRSWA ticket

What’s offered

• Professional development
• Support to grow in the role and career
• Flexibility, in line with the council's values