Job description
Permanent contract | £27,344 to £29,439 per annum (Scale G) | 37 hours per week | Saddlebow Depot
We are looking for two organised and self-motivated individuals to join our streetworks teams based in Norwich and Kings Lynn. You will need to have experience of working in streetworks, highway inspection duties, maintenance, construction or other engineering environment.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills in order to deal effectively with contractors and utility companies on site, as well as deliver high quality customer service.
You will need to be flexible in your working as you will be expected to work in adjacent Areas from time to time depending on statutory undertaker’s activity.
The highway area teams are responsible for the client highway maintenance and street works functions for the County Council as highway authority. Working with in-house and partnership staff for delivery of works required, key services include highway inspection & scheme identification, member and public interface, supervision of works (including utilities), traffic management inspection and monitoring of all works affecting the public highway, and winter & emergency planning.
Duties can involve the delivery of the service in emergency situations, such as flooding or winter conditions, which may require work outside normal working hours. You will be required to travel in order to deal with service requests and therefore you will need to be able to travel to places not accessible on public transport routes.
For an informal discussion concerning this vacancy please telephone Darren Thompson on 01603 638063/Adrian Stout 01553778047 or e-mail [email protected]/[email protected]
We are looking for an organised and self-motivated individual to join the Highways Maintenance team here at Norfolk County Council as a Street Scene Inspector. The Highway Area teams are responsible for the client highway maintenance and street works functions for the County Council as Highway Authority. Working with in-house and partnership staff for the delivery of works required, key services include highway inspection and scheme identification, Member and public interface, supervision of works (including utilities), traffic management inspection and monitoring of all works affecting the public highway. In addition, we're also responsible for winter and emergency planning. You will need to have experience of working in highway inspection duties, maintenance, construction or another engineering environment. You will also need to possess excellent communication skills in order to deliver high quality customer service. Duties can involve the delivery of the service in emergency situations, such as flooding or winter conditions, which may require work outside normal working hours. You will be required to travel in order to deal with customer service requests and therefore you will need to be able to travel to places not accessible on public transport routes
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
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Job Description and Person Specification
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Closing date: 05 April 2023
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