Highways/Engineering - Professional - Highways/Engineering - Professional
Job Title
Highways Inspector
Grade
BBU09
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU09 34,314 - 37,035
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
Inspecting and investigating, assessing and organising highway maintenance works in response to requests from elected members of the Borough Council, Parish/Town Councils and the public; providing a community focused service of the highest professional and technical standards.
Carrying out regular routine safety & service inspections on foot or by vehicle of the public highway (Roads and Public Rights of Way) recording all defects and its general condition such that the Borough Council’s special defence provided by various sections of the Highways Act 1980 is not compromised.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 14th May 2025
Interview Date(s): W/C 26th May 2025
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.
Disabled Applicants
Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability
Care Leavers Covenant
Bedford Borough Council is proud to have signed up to the Care Leavers Covenant. If you are currently looked after by a local authority ora care leaver (care experienced young person), and under the age of 25, we pledge to guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you are applying for.
https://mycovenant.org.uk/about/
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Full Time, 37 hours per week
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
No
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Vacancy Location
Location
Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford
Location
Borough Hall Cauldwell Street MK42 9AP Bedford
Is this a designated car user position?
Yes
Attachments
CV Template
Attachments
CV Template
CV Template.docx (16 Kb)
Job Profile
Highways Inspector Job Description.pdf (514 Kb) #J-18808-Ljbffr