Highways Team Leader (Lillyhall) - CMB2705e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive Highways Team Leader to supervise a small team of up to five operatives, delivering essential highway maintenance across Cumbria, including patching, drainage works, bridge maintenance and traffic management.

You will lead on safety, quality and on-site performance, applying knowledge of highway materials and maintenance processes, holding a full UK driving licence, and possessing relevant tickets such as CSCS, HIAB and NRSWA.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong knowledge of highway materials and maintenance processes.
• Certification in abrasive wheels and experience with plant and equipment.
• Desirable NVQs in Highway Maintenance or Team Leadership; CSCS, HIAB, NRSWA tickets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and organise a team of up to five operatives.
• Oversee patching, drainage works, bridge maintenance and traffic management.
• Ensure safety, quality and on-site performance.

Skills

Driving Licence

Leadership

Highways knowledge

Education

NVQ Highway Maintenance

NVQ Team Leadership

Tools

CSCS

HIAB

NRSWA

Abrasive wheels

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, bridge maintenance, 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 Ricki Crawford 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: 01/11/2026

Interview date: 09/11/2026

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.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council