Network Technician Brampton, Cambridgeshire, East of England, England
Job description
Highways Network Technician
Cumberland Council - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Location(s): Brampton Highway Depot Brampton CA8 1SW
Contract: permanent
Hours: 37
Salary: 24496.00 - 25409.00
Local Government Reorganisation
Local Government in Cumbria has changed. The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council have now been replaced by two new unitary authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.
This role will be based in and employed by Cumberland Council
Why work for Cumberland Council
Cumberland Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents will be getting the help and support they need.
People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they will be the focus of our efforts.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a friendly and motivated candidate to join our Highways Service as Highways Network Technician. The Highways service is continuing to grow and develop and we are looking for someone who can ensure all work activities are carried out with a focus on improvement attention to detail and meeting timescales.
In this role you will work as part of a team focussed on the preparation design and processing of highway improvement and maintenance projects. This includes carrying out all activities relating to surveys design inventory collection and winter maintenance processes. You will carry out surveys and produce data as well as providing technical and project advice to colleagues both within the Highways service and wider organisation.
As well as this you will provide advice on the application of legislation regulation and policy to both internal and external customers. The right candidate will be a strong communicator who can liaise with stakeholders and will be someone who can work to deadlines while effectively prioritising their workload.
You will be driven flexible and proactive ensuring all work is completed to the expected standards. A relevant technical vocational or part-professional qualification is essential as is knowledge of highways maintenance services. Experience of working in a local government environment is desirable.
We are also looking for someone who can adapt well to the demands of the service who can travel throughout Cumbria and surrounding areas and who is willing to take part in winter maintenance function or other out of hours functions.
What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development offers
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: 26/05/2023
Interview date: 02/06/2023
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 and if you have any concerns or adjustments are 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 Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children young people and adults at risk and expects all employees volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Cumberland 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.
About Cumbria County Council
CEO: John Readman
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.cumbria.gov.uk
Year Founded: 1974
