Job Description

Highways Inspector

Business Unit: 5049 - Hertfordshire

Location: South Mimms

Job Role

To inspect Category 1 defects raised by members of the public; define interventions in line with the Assess and Decide policy; build accurate jobs for the Operations Team to construct; and, provide responses to members of the public.

Duties

Carry out statutory safety inspections (Category 1) and asset condition inspections (Category 2) Identify, assess and categorise highway defects in line with the Assess & Decide Policy Build accurate work orders for operational delivery and ensure the right interventions are instructed Provide timely and professional responses to public reports Support Local Network Teams with intelligence for planned works, reporting and service development Use tablet-based technology (CONFIRM) to record and process inspection data Act as a "network watchman", proactively identifying issues before they escalate Contribute to improving overall network condition and reducing reactive spend through early intervention



This is a hands-on, field-based role where you will spend most of your time on the highway network, playing a vital part in delivering statutory compliance and maintaining public safety.

Person Specification

Awareness of civil engineering / term maintenance contract operations Strong understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities Local knowledge of Hertfordshire districts ONC / City & Guilds 6033 Highway Safety Inspection Award or similar accreditation (preferred) NRSWA Supervisor accreditation (preferred) Strong understanding of the Assess & Decide Policy and the Well-Maintained Highways Code of Practice (preferred) Proven experience identifying and categorising Category 1 & 2 defects (preferred) Ability to raise work orders in CONFIRM (preferred)

Skills & Behaviours

Detail-focused with excellent observational skills Able to interpret policy requirements effectively on site Confident using technology for inspections and reporting Takes ownership and demonstrates "Network Pride" in day-to-day duties Professional, resilient and proactive Strong communicator who can represent the service positively Committed to high standards of safety, quality and service delivery

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.