Salary £32,061-£36,363 Per annum. Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week. Highways Technical Support.
International Sponsorship
This role is not open to international sponsorship.
About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highways Technician to support the delivery of Lancashire County Council’s countywide highways maintenance service. This is a varied and rewarding role operating in a high-profile and sometimes politically sensitive environment, supporting the maintenance and enhancement of the highway network for residents, visitors and businesses across Lancashire.
You will be based at Singleton Depot, with regular travel across Fylde and Wyre to carry out site inspections, respond to customer enquiries, and plan and supervise highway maintenance works.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Inspecting the highway network in response to customer enquiries, defects and safety concerns
- Planning, organising and supervising highways maintenance works and small improvement schemes
- Supervising works on site and ensuring activities are delivered safely, on time and within budget
- Liaising with contractors, colleagues and stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes
- Providing a strong, professional customer-focused service
- Supporting the effective delivery of the countywide maintenance programme
What We’re Looking For
- Significant experience working within construction or civil engineering, ideally highways maintenance
- Experience supervising works or small schemes on site
- A strong focus on customer service, quality and safety
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- A full, valid driving licence, enabling you to drive a Lancashire County Council vehicle
What We Offer
- Up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 2 additional days at Christmas
- Flexible working to support work–life balance
- Local Government Pension Scheme (with shared AVCs available)
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and car lease
- Medicash and wellbeing support
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Inclusivity support groups and long-service recognition
How to Apply
Please ensure you upload and attach a supporting statement clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role. Applications without sufficient evidence may not be shortlisted for interview.
Informal Enquiries
For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact:
Mark CookTel: 01772 539488Email: mark.cook2@lancashire.gov.uk
Recruitment Process
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Further information can be found on the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ tab.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
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