Job Ref: HWMM0819
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Based in Sandford
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday. On-call Duty Manager Roster.
North Somerset Environment Company Ltd. (NSEC) works in partnership with North Somerset Council and delivers the following services:
* Collecting recycling and waste from over 100,000 homes and commercial businesses across North Somerset and the wider area
* Managing Household Waste Recycling Centres at Backwell, Portishead and Weston along with two Waste Transfer Stations in Weston.
* Maintaining 1,100km of North Somerset highways including surface repairs, winter maintenance, gully management, drainage and kerbing repairs, signage and linemarking, and 24/7 emergency response services.
* HGV Driver and mobile plant training, vehicle servicing and maintenance, event cleaning and other environmental and highway maintenance specialisms to commercial businesses.
At NSEC, we're more than just a company – we're a community dedicated to making a positive impact right here in North Somerset. Our commitment extends beyond our services; it's at the heart of everything we do, including our approach to employment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at North Somerset Environment Company (NSEC) to lead our Highways team, based at Sandford, near Weston-super-Mare.
Working as a member of the senior leadership team, you will have full accountability for the safe, efficient, and effective management of our Highways Cyclical and Reactive Maintenance Contract with North Somerset Council which commenced in April 2024. You'll deliver on the annual Winter Maintenance Plan, cyclical services e.g. gully cleansing, and reactive maintenance such as pothole repairs and patching.
In the last 12 months, NSEC have proven to provide these services at best value and to an exceptional quality standard. We're now searching for a candidate who can sustain and enhance those standards but also develop the business area and its capacity for growth and commercialisation.
We'd be interested to hear from candidates who have proven experience in managing highway maintenance or similar operations, especially with a service delivery management background.
Requirements
* Proven experience of managing highway maintenance operations
* Qualified operator/technician with excellent working knowledge of Highways regulations
* Motivated to deliver a strong zero-harm safety culture
* Proven record of delivering lean, continuous improvement within a service environment
* Excellent IT, analytical and financial skills backed with good presentational skills
* Ability to negotiate, influence, and create strong client relationships.
What we're offering:
* Company Pension 5% employer contribution.
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
* Company provided vehicle.
* Free Life Policy.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Seasonal burger van and ice cream van on site – free for all staff
* Promotional Opportunities with internal recruitment.
* Upskill to become a professional Driver with our in-house Driver Training Academy.
* Career Development including formal qualifications and vocational certificates.
* Free Parking on site.
* Mental Health: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household.
* Physical Health: local Gym Discount at various sites in North Somerset (including swimming pool access and gym classes).
Email your up-to-date CV to: to apply, or for more information. If you don't have a CV, give us a call on Visit our website at to find out more about the business and our other vacancies.
Closing Date: Friday 19th September 2025
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/09/2025
Reference ID: HWMM0819