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Job details

Job reference

REQ00000020466

Date posted

15/10/2026

Application closing date

10/12/2026

Location

KENDAL

Salary

35,570.00 to 36,581.00

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Senior Highway Technician WMF3185e

Job description

Location: Kendal

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

The Highways and Transport Service of Westmorland and Furness Council is looking for a motivated and friendly individual to join us as Senior Highway Network Technician. This is an excellent career step for candidates with experience in highways, transportation or construction backgrounds, looking to join a large and thriving organisation. It may also be suitable for candidates from a non-highways background who have transferable skills, matched with great aptitude and a willingness to learn.

In this role, you will work as part of the South Lakeland area highways team, preparing, designing and processing highway improvement and maintenance projects, as well as undertaking inventory collection. This may include carrying out activities relating to surveys, design, specification, and data collection.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for strong communicators, as you will provide advice and guidance to colleagues. A key aspect of the position includes administration and the use and application of Westmorland and Furness Council business systems. You must have a UK driving license and be able to drive throughout the area to cover general highway maintenance and other site visits, as required.

Ideally, any prospective candidate would have an awareness of the Local Government environment and this position allows for hybrid working arrangements.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 10/12/26

Interview date: W/C 14/12/26

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Please note that this post is designated as politically restricted under local government legislation. Certain restrictions on political activity apply. Please see our careers website for further information: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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