Overview
Join Cumberland Council as a Highways Team Leader
Are you ready to lead a small, skilled team in delivering essential highway maintenance across Cumbria? Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Highways Team Leader to supervise and organise a team of up to five operatives. You’ll oversee a variety of tasks including patching, drainage works, bridge maintenance, and traffic management, ensuring safety, quality, and performance on site.
Responsibilities
* Supervise and organise a team of up to five operatives to deliver highway maintenance activities.
* Oversee tasks including patching, drainage works, bridge maintenance, and traffic management with a focus on safety, quality, and on‑site performance.
Qualifications & Experience
* Full UK driving licence.
* Strong knowledge of highway materials and maintenance processes.
* Proven leadership experience.
* Certification in abrasive wheels.
* Experience with plant and equipment.
* Desirable qualifications include NVQs in Highway Maintenance or Team Leadership.
* Desirable tickets include CSCS, HIAB, and NRSWA.
What We Offer
Be part of a supportive, community‑focused council that values flexibility, safety, and professional development. We’re also about potential over perfection and can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact john.watling@cumberland.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
* Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
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. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also 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 either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application Information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
* Closing date: 24/5/2026
* Interview date: w/c 01/06/2026
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Post & Careers Information
Please Read The Supporting Information
* Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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