Technician

Wiltshire; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Highway Technician to ensure highway maintenance meets statutory standards. This role involves inspecting the highway condition and providing documentation for claims. Ideal candidates will possess an ONC or equivalent in civil engineering, IT skills, and effective communication abilities. By joining a supportive team, you will enhance your technical knowledge in the highways field, contributing to vital community services.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for technical knowledge expansion

Qualifications

• Candidate with ONC or equivalent in civil engineering or relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of mapping systems and excellent IT skills.
• Effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory and safety functions of the service.
• Inspect and monitor the condition of the highway.
• Provide necessary documentation to protect the council from claims.

Skills

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

IT skills

Knowledge of mapping systems

Education

ONC or equivalent in civil engineering

Job description

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

Highway and Transport Services – Enhancing Lives, Building Communities

The Local Highways team is a service providing vital operations including repairing roads and footways, responding to customer defectreports and dealing with weather emergencies.

The team has an opportunity for a Highway Technician to carry out the statutory and safety functions of the service. This is an interesting and varied role involving inspecting and monitoring the condition of the highway to ensure that it is maintained to the statutory standard and provide the necessary documentation to protect the council from claims.

We are looking for a candidate with an ONC or equivalent in civil engineering or relevant experience, a sound knowledge of mapping systems, and excellent IT skills. You will also need to be an effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills. In return, you will have the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge in the highways field with the full support of an experienced team.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

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Job Info

• Job Identification 6092
• Posting Date 01/19/2026, 04:48 PM
• Working Pattern Permanent Full time
• Job Areas Housing, Highways & Transport