Highway Inspector

Description:

Job Purpose
To contribute to the delivery of Environment Services in West Berkshire, in particular, the maintenance of the public highway.
The role is key to ensuring the Council meets its obligations under the Highways Act 1980 ensuring the safety of West Berkshire's highway network. The role is integral to:
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Ensuring compliance with Section 58 of the Highways Act 1980; the Council's Highway Safety Inspection Policy; and national guidance.
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Defending the Council against third party claims.
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Protecting the highway asset.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Principal Engineer:
You will be responsible for carrying out routine and cyclic inspections of the highway network to identify defects which pose a risk to highway users. The role is responsible for deciding on what actions are then required to be taken to make safe or rectify those defects.
Inspectors use handheld computers to receive and record inspections. Working outside for long periods of time in all weather conditions is also part of the role. The role requires you to do a lot of walking and driving on a daily basis in different parts of the district. Making accurate records and working to strict guidance and timescales are also major requirements of the role.
The role may also require you to interact with the public and deal and respond to customer complaints. You will also be required to undertake claim investigations, provide witness statements, and represent the authority in a court of law.
Promote equality as an integral part of the role, treating everyone with fairness and dignity.
Comply with West Berkshire Council health and safety policies, procedures and rules, taking reasonable care of self and others.
Adhere to the standards set out in the West Berkshire Council competency framework.

Working hours:

· 37 hours a week min

· Monday to Friday

· Weekly Pay

How to Apply or for more Information:

3 simple ways to apply or get in touch:

· Apply directly online via the Matchtech website

· Call Callum Laycock directly on (phone number removed)

· Email your CV

Matchtech:

Matchtech are the largest and leading Highways and Transportation Recruitment Company in the UK.

Future Roles:

If you have the correct experience for this type of position but this specific role is not quite right for you, as the level, location or rates etc. is it not quite what you are looking for a present, please still feel free to get in touch with me as I continually recruit similar roles to the one above at all levels across the UK.

Alternatively if are not suitable for this role but still work within the Highways and Transportation industry and believe you will be looking for a new role in the future please give me a call for a confidential chat regarding your employment status.

To apply for these roles, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK