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Senior Highways Technician x 2 positions – WMF1684e
Salary: £33,366 - £34,314
Expires: 17/03/2025
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Job Type: Full Time
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
Application and Interview information:
Closing date: 17 March 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position. If you have any concerns or adjustments needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users; however, if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment:
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 expect all employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this 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 Employer, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
Please read the Supporting Information:
Post Specification
Role Profile
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