Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 

Hours per week: 37 hours  

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

Highway and Transport Services – Enhancing Lives, Building Communities

The Local Highways team is a service providing vital operations including repairing roads and footways, responding to customer defect reports and dealing with weather emergencies. 

The team has an opportunity for a Highway Technician to carry out the statutory and safety functions of the service.  This is an interesting and varied role involving inspecting and monitoring the condition of the highway to ensure that it is maintained to the statutory standard and provide the necessary documentation to protect the council from claims.  

We are looking for a candidate with an ONC or equivalent in civil engineering or relevant experience, a sound knowledge of mapping systems, and excellent IT skills. You will also need to be an effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills. In return, you will have the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge in the highways field with the full support of an experienced team. 

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! 

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. 

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. 

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. 

For more details, contact David Arnup, Area Manager, via email here.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. 

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Application process

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