Highway Maintenance Officers

Description:

Highway Maintenance Officers x 3

Location: Cambridgeshire – Depot and Field Based
Pay Rate: £250.00 per day PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible between 7:00am and 7:00pm, with a minimum of 4 days per week at the local depot

## The Opportunity

LYNX Employment Services are recruiting three experienced Highway Maintenance Officers to support the safe operation, inspection and maintenance of the highway network across Cambridgeshire.

These are hands-on operational positions requiring substantial experience in reactive highway maintenance, defect investigations and emergency incident response. Successful candidates will coordinate maintenance activities across carriageways, footways, cycle routes and public rights of way, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with statutory requirements.

## Key Responsibilities

Conduct routine and reactive highway inspections, identifying defects and maintenance requirements.

Investigate reported faults and coordinate appropriate remedial works.

Respond to highway emergencies, including flooding, road traffic collisions and other incidents.

Plan, commission and monitor reactive, preventative and cyclical highway maintenance works.

Coordinate contractors, assess work requirements and monitor delivery.

Record inspections, defects, enquiries and completed actions using digital reporting systems.

Engage proactively with elected Members, local communities and other stakeholders.

Ensure maintenance activities comply with highway legislation, safety standards and operational policies.

Prioritise urgent repairs while supporting longer-term maintenance programmes.
## Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience in a comparable Highways & Transport role, including reactive maintenance and emergency response coordination.
Current Highway Safety Inspector qualification, supported by an in-date certificate.
Experience managing highway defects, customer reports and enquiries through digital systems.
Understanding of highway inspection procedures, relevant legislation and maintenance standards.
Experience communicating with elected Members and managing stakeholder expectations.
A Levels/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, plus an HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Highways or Construction.
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.
Ability to work from a Cambridgeshire depot at least four days per week.
## Desirable Experience

NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor training.
Experience coordinating contractors and highway maintenance programmes.
Previous experience working within a Local Authority highways department.

## Working Arrangements

This is an operational position requiring regular attendance at depots and highway sites throughout Cambridgeshire.

Candidates must be available to attend a Cambridgeshire depot at least four days per week, with working hours arranged flexibly between 7:00am and 7:00pm.
Occasional out-of-hours working may be required in response to highway incidents.
A DVLA licence check will be required before commencement.

## Interested?

To discuss the position or submit your application, contact LYNX Employment Services on (phone number removed) and ask for Elliott.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the essential experience and qualification requirements