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Senior Technician

  • Employer: West Berkshire Council
  • Reference: V5277
  • Published: Fri 18/08/2023, 9:30 AM
  • Closing on: Thu 21/09/2023, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: From £25,878 to £32,020 per annum (Grade G)
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Technician within our busy Asset Management team.

You will be responsible for the inspection/assessment of the council's highway network in response to customer and stakeholder enquiries. You will need to determine remedial actions and raise appropriate defects/bill of quantities/orders to the council's highway contractor.

You will also be responsible for the supervision of site work, recording and updating accurate highway asset records. You should be comfortable with the capture and storage of defect and asset information using handheld electronic devices.

You should hold a BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering or equivalent, ideally have 3 years’ experience of working within a similar role, and be able to communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

  • Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
  • Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
  • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities 
  • Generous Local Government pension scheme
  • Family friendly policies
  • A range of local discounts
  • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
  • Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
  • You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please contact Nick Dale on 01635 519882 for an informal chat about this role.

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  • Employer: West Berkshire Council
  • Reference: V5277
  • Published: Fri 18/08/2023, 9:30 AM
  • Closing on: Thu 21/09/2023, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: From £25,878 to £32,020 per annum (Grade G)
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire

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