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Highways Maintenance Manager

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Posting date: 05 January 2026
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per year
Additional salary information: + Car Allowance (£3,600pa) or company provided vehicle
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 February 2026
Location: Winscombe, North Somerset
Remote working: On-site only
Company: North Somerset Environment Company Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HWMM1125

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Summary

Job Ref: HWMM1125

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum (dependant on experience) + Car allowance (£3,600pa) or company provided vehicle

Contract: Permanent

Location: Based in Sandford

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday.

North Somerset Environment Company Ltd. (NSEC) works in partnership with North Somerset Council and delivers the following services:

Maintaining 1,100km of North Somerset highways including surface repairs, winter maintenance, gully management, drainage and kerbing repairs, signage and linemarking, and 24/7 emergency response services.

HGV Driver and mobile plant training, vehicle servicing and maintenance, event cleaning and other environmental and highway maintenance specialisms to commercial businesses

At NSEC, we're more than just a company – we're a community dedicated to making a positive impact right here in North Somerset. Our commitment extends beyond our services; it's at the heart of everything we do, including our approach to employment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at North Somerset Environment Company (NSEC) to lead our Highways team, based at Sandford, near Weston-super-Mare.

Working as a member of the senior leadership team, you will have full accountability for the safe, efficient, and effective management of our Highways Cyclical and Reactive Maintenance Contract with North Somerset Council which commenced in April 2024. You’ll deliver on the annual Winter Maintenance Plan, cyclical services e.g. gully cleansing, and reactive maintenance such as pothole repairs and patching.

In the last 12 months, NSEC have proven to provide these services at best value and to an exceptional quality standard. We’re now searching for a candidate who can sustain and enhance those standards but also develop the business area and its capacity for growth and commercialisation.

We’d be interested to hear from candidates who have proven experience in managing highway maintenance or similar operations, especially with a service delivery management background.

Requirements

Proven experience of managing highway maintenance operations

Qualified operator/technician with excellent working knowledge of Highways regulations

Motivated to deliver a strong zero-harm safety culture

Proven record of delivering lean, continuous improvement within a service environment

Excellent IT, analytical and financial skills backed with good presentational skills

Ability to negotiate, influence, and create strong client relationships

What we’re offering:

Company Pension 5% employer contribution.

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.

Company provided vehicle.

Free Life Policy.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Promotional Opportunities with internal recruitment.

Upskill to become a professional Driver with our in-house Driver Training Academy.

Career Development including formal qualifications and vocational certificates.

Free Parking on site.

Mental Health: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household.

Physical Health: local Gym Discount at various sites in North Somerset (including swimming pool access and gym classes).

Email your up-to-date CV to: jobs@nsecltd.co.uk to apply, or for more information. If you don’t have a CV, give us a call on 07917 092785. Or please fill out the form below.

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