Hybrid Highway Asset & Maintenance Technician

Reading Borough Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technician to assist in the maintenance of highways and asset management systems. Responsibilities include managing highway asset data, planning projects, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in relevant fields. A UK driving license is essential. Offering supportive hybrid working arrangements and generous benefits including significant holiday entitlement and local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Access to employee benefits portal

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy, numeracy, and IT skills required.
• Experience in highways, transport, or asset management preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills necessary.
• Ability to manage workload and make sound decisions.
• UK driving license and access to transport essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and delivery of highway maintenance schemes.
• Managing and analyzing highway asset data using GIS.
• Planning and delivery of highway maintenance projects.
• Supporting development of Highways Asset Management policies.
• Liaising with contractors, partners, and public.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Workload management

Decision making

Tools

GIS

WDM systems

Job description

A local government body in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technician to assist in the maintenance of highways and asset management systems. Responsibilities include managing highway asset data, planning projects, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in relevant fields. A UK driving license is essential. Offering supportive hybrid working arrangements and generous benefits including significant holiday entitlement and local government pension scheme.