The Highways and Transport Service of Westmorland and Furness Council is looking for motivated and friendly individuals to join us as Senior Highway Network Technicians. This is an excellent career step for candidates with experience in highways, transportation or construction backgrounds, looking to join a large and thriving organisation. It may also be suitable for candidates from a non-highways background who have transferable skills, matched with great aptitude and a willingness to learn.

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

Who we are looking for

We are looking for strong communicators, as you will provide advice and guidance to colleagues. A key aspect of the position includes administration and the use and application of Westmorland and Furness Council business systems.

Ideally, any prospective candidate would have an awareness of the Local Government environment and these positions allow for hybrid working arrangements.

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.