Senior Highways Technician (Lillyhall) - CMB2704e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Senior Highways Network Technician to support the design, delivery and maintenance of highway improvement projects. You will contribute to asset management, winter maintenance and provide technical advice across the Highways and Transport service.

The role requires an HND/HNC in a transportation or construction-related field and substantial experience in highway design or local government.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC in a transportation or construction-related field and significant experience in highway design or local government.
• Familiarity with national highway standards, construction contracts, and asset management systems is essential.
• Be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for professional development in a flexible working environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, delivery and maintenance of highway improvement projects.
• Contribute to asset management and winter maintenance; provide technical advice across the Highways and Transport service.

Job description

About this opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of our highways? Cumberland Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Highways Network Technician to support the design, delivery, and maintenance of highway improvement projects. You'll play a key role in asset management, winter maintenance, and providing technical advice across the Highways and Transport service.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone with an HND/HNC in a transportation or construction-related field, and significant experience in highway design or local government. Familiarity with national highway standards, construction contracts, and asset management systems is essential. In return, you'll be part of a collaborative team, with opportunities to contribute to innovative service delivery and support your professional development in a flexible working environment.

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

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• 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

We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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