Highways & Cleansing Technician
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,535.00 to £33,987.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 688 |
Summary
The post would work with a team looking after the road network, each covering around 220 streets.
Duties include carrying out routine inspections for potholes and trip hazards, investigating concerns raised to the council, liaising with residents and contractors, and supporting the repairs/resurfacing of defects.
You would be tasked with fulfilling the duties for your area, in accordance with legislation and the council’s policies, whilst able to manage your own time to achieve them. You would be supported in decision making, and receive appropriate training to develop skill and perform the required work.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. Location: Bexley Civic Offices
Previous applicants need not apply.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Jones, South Area Team Manager on 0203 045 4604 or via email at andrew.jones@bexley.gov.uk
Candidate Profile
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
Duties include carrying out routine inspections for potholes and trip hazards, investigating concerns raised to the council, liaising with residents and contractors, and supporting the repairs/resurfacing of defects.
You would be tasked with fulfilling the duties for your area, in accordance with legislation and the council’s policies, whilst able to manage your own time to achieve them. You would be supported in decision making, and receive appropriate training to develop skill and perform the required work.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. Location: Bexley Civic Offices
Previous applicants need not apply.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Jones, South Area Team Manager on 0203 045 4604 or via email at andrew.jones@bexley.gov.uk
Candidate Profile
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
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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.