Job summary
This operational position requires working 4 days per week in Cambridgeshire depots and 1 day from home. The role offers flexible working hours between 07:00 - 19:00, totalling 37 hours per week, and is inside IR35.
Key skills required for this role
Highway Maintenance Officer / Engineer
Important
Our client, is currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Officer for a contract role in Cambridgeshire.
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
1. Inspecting the highway network routinely to identify and document faults in need of repair
2. Conducting on-site investigations or preparatory investigations for cyclical maintenance activities
3. Responding to reported faults on the highway network and undertaking necessary investigations
4. Responding to unforeseen incidents such as flooding, traffic collisions, vehicle fires, and oil spills to ensure safe network operation
5. Managing and overseeing highway maintenance works to ensure the network is maintained to a safe standard
6. Implementing reactive, preventative, and cyclical maintenance schemes for highways, footways, cycle routes, carriageways, and public rights of way
7. Working closely with local communities to meet their aspirations and needs, and keeping them informed of maintenance works
8. Maintaining open communication with local communities, relevant agencies, and the Communications team during incidents
Job Requirements:
9. Experience in highway maintenance and inspection
10. Proficiency in conducting on-site and preparatory investigations
11. Ability to manage and respond to highway incidents effectively
12. Capability to oversee and manage highway maintenance works
13. Strong collaboration skills to work with local communities and stakeholders
14. Understanding of safety standards and statutory duties related to highway maintenance
15. Excellent documentation and report-writing skills
16. Flexibility to work within the provided hours and the potential for on-call duties
Benefits:
17. Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
18. Flexible working hours
19. Chance to make a significant impact on community safety and satisfaction
20. Share
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