Trainee Highways Steward
Location: Hounslow
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and practical person to join our team as a Network Steward. You’ll play an important part in keeping Hounslow’s streets, footpaths, and public spaces safe, clean, and well-maintained.
This is a great opportunity for someone starting their career — you’ll gain hands-on experience, receive training, and learn how highways and local environments are managed day-to-day.
You’ll work both outdoors and in the office, inspecting streets, spotting issues, and helping to make improvements that really make a difference to local communities.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Carry out regular checks of roads, pavements, cycle routes and public spaces.
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Spot and record problems such as potholes, litter, graffiti or fly-tipping.
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Help make sure repairs and clean-ups are done quickly and properly.
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Learn how to carry out inspections under the New Roads and Street Works Act (1991).
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Support enforcement under the Highways Act (1980) and Environmental Protection Act (1990).
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Use mobile technology to record and update inspection data.
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Work with residents, local groups, and businesses to resolve issues and keep areas looking good.
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Support the team during winter and other seasonal operations.
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Help improve the service by collecting data and suggesting better ways of working.
What We’re Looking For
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
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Interest in working outdoors and improving the local environment.
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Good communication and people skills – you’ll talk to a range of people every day.
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Attention to detail – you’ll be spotting issues and recording accurate data.
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Basic IT skills and a willingness to learn new systems.
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Ability to follow processes and work safely.
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A team player who’s happy to get stuck in.
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Experience or training in highways, construction, or environmental work.
Why Join Us
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Full on-the-job training and career development.
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Work outdoors and make a visible difference to your community.
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Supportive team environment.
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Opportunities to grow and progress within the company