Overview
Join to apply for the Highways Operative - CMB2014e role at Cumberland Council.
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Responsibilities
* Perform essential highway maintenance tasks including minor highway construction, patching, reactive maintenance, and drainage works.
* Engage in grounds maintenance and support Highway Team Leaders in inspecting and repairing the highway network.
* Carry out traffic management, respond to emergency callouts, repair fencing, install traffic signs, and operate small plant and tools.
* Maintain high standards of performance, safety, and quality; contribute to career growth and development.
About the Opportunity
You’ll have opportunities for career growth and development while ensuring high standards of performance, safety, and quality.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to take a look at the post specification for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact john.watling@cumbria.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants, as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role:
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select Yes to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.
Application & Interview Information
* Closing date: 28/09/2025
* Interview date: w/c 06/09/2025
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested, apply well before the closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Post Information
* Post Specification
Site References
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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