Highway Inspector (Highway Operations)

We’re seeking a Highway Inspector working as a front-line officer across Medway to take positive action regarding infringements on the highway and carrying out inspections of Medway’s highway network and highway assets.

As a Highway Inspector, you will be working within the Highway Operations Team, conducting and monitoring the network condition, identifying any defects and taking appropriate action in rectifying defects, to meet our statutory duty under the Highways Act 1980.

The postholder will be required to have an awareness of Highway legislation and relevant Codes of Practice relating to Highway Maintenance and Design and an understanding of Construction, Design, Management (CDM) Regulations.

An understanding of the challenges to deliver maintenance activities that reduce our carbon footprint and make a positive contribution to our Climate Change commitments would be beneficial.

Whilst the post holder will not be required to line manage others, you may be required to direct, coordinate or train other employees and you will be required to liaise with all stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation.

The postholder will be expected to form part of the Highways Out of Hours Service, dealing with incidents that may arise after office hours and over the weekend. This will be on a rota basis alongside other Duty Engineers, of which renumeration is paid.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Matthew Francis on 01634 331461

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

Highways are seeking a Highways Inspector to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.