General information
Reference
003276Closing Date
03/04/2024Service Area
Directorate
Environment
Service Area
Highways
Vacancy Details
Category
Highways/Engineering - Professional - Highways/Engineering - Professional
Job Title
Reactive Inspector
Grade
BBU09
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU09 33,024 - 35,745
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37.00
Job Advert
We are looking to recruit a new Highways Inspector to Join our Team in Bedford.
As a Highways Inspector you will be responsible for Inspecting the Highway Network, by means of both Routine Planned inspections and in a Reactive capacity when responding to reports.
You will have Knowledge or experience of undertaking Highways Inspections, or equivalent experience in other sectors. A good understanding of Health and Safety applicable to highway maintenance works. Good IT and data collection skills, ideally with the ability to use data capture devices. Ability to manage own workload whilst working as part of a team.
You will be required to drive as part of your role, and must have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position and during employment.
Interview Date: Week commencing 15th April 2024.
How to apply
Please upload a current CV and a document detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the role. The selection criteria can be found in the job profile below. Optional CV and selection criteria templates are provided below. If you do not upload both documents the panel may be unable to score your application.
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Armed Forces Covenant
Bedford borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces
Disabled applicants
Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday 37 hour week
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
No
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Vacancy Location
Location
Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford
Location
Is this a designated car user position?
No