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Highways Inspector
| Posting date: | 15 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29,777 - £32,076 per annum, pay award pending |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2024 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 265894 |
Summary
Due to the continued growth of the adopted Highway network within Darlington it is necessary to expand our current team of Highway Inspectors.
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The purpose of the role is to carry out Highway inspections to identify areas requiring works, liaise with utility companies and members of the public in Highway related matters.
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Although previous experience as a Highway Inspector is desirable it is not essential as training will be provided.
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You should have approximately 3 yearsandrsquo; experience in the construction industry including an understanding of Highway Maintenance techniques including reinstatements.
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You will also have knowledge and experience of Health and Safety working on the Highway.
Additional Information Related to this Role
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You would be part of a friendly and supportive team of 5 inspectors including the Senior Highways Inspector, each with their own area to manage.
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The vast majority of our responsive maintenance repairs are carried out in house and managed by the construction team.
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A van carrying all necessary equipment to enable you to carry out your duties will be provided, this will remain at our depot at the end of each day.
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Management of winter gritting does not form part of the Highways Inspectors role, this is managed and carried out separately but you can apply for a position to carry out winter gritting, as and when they become available, if you wish to do so.
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Highways Inspectors are not on call as part of their role, any out of hours issues are dealt with separately to make them safe, you may need to follow up with further works during your normal working day.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the attached Role Profile and Supporting Informatiom.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Arriva Employee Travel Clubandnbsp;
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
For a further informal discussion please contact Andy Cruddace, Surveying and Street Works Manager on 01325 406602
Provisional Interview dates for this post will be 9/10th July at Allington Way, Darlington
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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The purpose of the role is to carry out Highway inspections to identify areas requiring works, liaise with utility companies and members of the public in Highway related matters.
andnbsp;
Although previous experience as a Highway Inspector is desirable it is not essential as training will be provided.
andnbsp;
You should have approximately 3 yearsandrsquo; experience in the construction industry including an understanding of Highway Maintenance techniques including reinstatements.
andnbsp;
You will also have knowledge and experience of Health and Safety working on the Highway.
Additional Information Related to this Role
andnbsp;
You would be part of a friendly and supportive team of 5 inspectors including the Senior Highways Inspector, each with their own area to manage.
andnbsp;
The vast majority of our responsive maintenance repairs are carried out in house and managed by the construction team.
andnbsp;
A van carrying all necessary equipment to enable you to carry out your duties will be provided, this will remain at our depot at the end of each day.
andnbsp;
Management of winter gritting does not form part of the Highways Inspectors role, this is managed and carried out separately but you can apply for a position to carry out winter gritting, as and when they become available, if you wish to do so.
andnbsp;
Highways Inspectors are not on call as part of their role, any out of hours issues are dealt with separately to make them safe, you may need to follow up with further works during your normal working day.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the attached Role Profile and Supporting Informatiom.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Arriva Employee Travel Clubandnbsp;
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
For a further informal discussion please contact Andy Cruddace, Surveying and Street Works Manager on 01325 406602
Provisional Interview dates for this post will be 9/10th July at Allington Way, Darlington
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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