Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000018958
Date posted
22/09/2025
Application closing date
23/10/2025
Location
Brampton
Salary
34,434 - 35,412
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time

Senior Highways Network Technician - CMB2045re

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Job description

Join Cumberland Council as a Senior Highways Network Technician

Are you ready to shape the future of our highways? Cumberland Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Highways Network Technician to support the design, delivery, and maintenance of highway improvement projects. You'll play a key role in asset management, winter maintenance, and providing technical advice across the Highways and Transport service.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone with an HND/HNC in a transportation or construction-related field, and significant experience in highway design or local government. Familiarity with national highway standards, construction contracts, and asset management systems is essential. In return, you'll be part of a collaborative team, with opportunities to contribute to innovative service delivery and support your professional development in a flexible working environment.





We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.





Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact mark.wilson@cumberland.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants

as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010 Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing

Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk

. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 23/10/25

Interview date: 31/10/25

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

Our Staff Benefits

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