Technician
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,598 to £31,022 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Caerphilly, Caerphilly County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0010699 |
Summary
We are recruiting a Technician at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Office based
Team: Highway Maintenance
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £28,598 - £31,022 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and well‑motivated Technician to support the delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Approval Body functions and Highway Operations Drainage services. In this role, you’ll help meet statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and Flood Risk Regulations 2009, contributing to the effective maintenance of drainage and highway infrastructure.
You’ll assist with application processing, technical reviews, inspections, asset management, and the investigation of drainage issues. Working collaboratively with engineering, planning and highways teams, you’ll help deliver practical, efficient solutions that support flood risk management across the county borough.
The successful candidate will ideally have practical experience of working in a construction environment and will bring some knowledge and experience of environmental engineering.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework. For example BTEC in Engineering.
2. General computer literacy with some knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
3. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to follow set procedures and instructions.
4. A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence to drive a Council vehicle.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Bishop / Mark Goodger on 07768701099 / 07701020205 or email BISHOH2@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK / GOODGM@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK
Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Office based
Team: Highway Maintenance
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £28,598 - £31,022 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and well‑motivated Technician to support the delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Approval Body functions and Highway Operations Drainage services. In this role, you’ll help meet statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and Flood Risk Regulations 2009, contributing to the effective maintenance of drainage and highway infrastructure.
You’ll assist with application processing, technical reviews, inspections, asset management, and the investigation of drainage issues. Working collaboratively with engineering, planning and highways teams, you’ll help deliver practical, efficient solutions that support flood risk management across the county borough.
The successful candidate will ideally have practical experience of working in a construction environment and will bring some knowledge and experience of environmental engineering.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework. For example BTEC in Engineering.
2. General computer literacy with some knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
3. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to follow set procedures and instructions.
4. A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence to drive a Council vehicle.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Bishop / Mark Goodger on 07768701099 / 07701020205 or email BISHOH2@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK / GOODGM@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.