Highways Team Leader: Road Maintenance & Safety Lead

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive Highways Team Leader to supervise and organise a small team delivering essential highway maintenance across Cumbria. You will oversee patching, drainage works and traffic management, ensuring safety, quality and on-site performance.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, experience with highway materials and plant, and certifications such as CSCS, HIAB and NRSWA.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Certification in abrasive wheels required.
• Experience with plant and equipment essential.
• NVQs in Highway Maintenance or Team Leadership desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Driving licence

Highway maintenance knowledge

Education

NVQ in Highway Maintenance

NVQ in Team Leadership

Tools

CSCS

HIAB

NRSWA

Abrasive wheels certification

Job description

Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive Highways Team Leader to supervise and organise a small team delivering essential highway maintenance across Cumbria. You will oversee patching, drainage works and traffic management, ensuring safety, quality and on-site performance.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, experience with highway materials and plant, and certifications such as CSCS, HIAB and NRSWA.