Senior Highways Maintenance Technician

Westmorland and Furness Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Senior Highways Network Technician for a permanent position. You will join the Highways team to prepare and manage highway improvement projects, while providing technical guidance on design standards. We are looking for someone with significant experience in highways or transportation design, and who is able to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues. A competitive pension and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in highways, transportation, or construction design.
• Knowledge of local government processes and customer interactions.
• Ability to work under pressure and be a team member.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design and process highway improvement and maintenance projects.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on specifications and standards.
• Support Winter Maintenance activities.

Skills

Highway design

Construction knowledge

Customer communication

Surveying techniques

Job description

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council, Highways and Transport service, are looking for an experienced, motivated, and friendly individual to join us as Senior Highways Network Technician. We are excited to offer this permanent opportunity, and this is an excellent career step for candidates with experience in highways, transportation and construction backgrounds, looking to join a large and thriving organisation.

In this role, you will work as part of the Furness area Highways team, preparing, designing and processing highway improvement and maintenance projects, as well as undertaking inventory collection. This includes carrying out activities relating to surveys, design, specification, and data collection and input.

We are looking for strong communicators, as you will provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues in respect of specifications and standards for highways design and maintenance. You will also provide advice on the application of legislation, regulation, policy and principles to both internal and external customers of the Council.

This role is a great opportunity for candidates who have significant experience of highway, transportation, or construction design, as well as a sound knowledge of local government and dealing with customers. Awareness of construction contracts, highway maintenance activities and national design standards is also essential. You will be able to work under pressure, and be an effective team member, driving innovation and motivation throughout the team and service.

Experience in Winter Maintenance is desirable, as this role will support Winter Maintenance activities to given timescales, costs and specifications, but full training and support will be given.

If you’re looking for your next challenge, and you have a passion for our service, then apply today!

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 25th February 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 2nd March 2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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