Job Introduction
Job title: Highways Inspector
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
The role:
- Liverpool City Council is looking to recruit a Highways Inspector. The successful postholder will work across Liverpool and play a vital role in maintaining the city’s highway infrastructure
- The role of Highways Inspector involves conducting both walked and driven inspections in line with the Highways Act 1980 and other relevant legislation, ensuring that all work meets the highest standards set by the Council
- As a Highways Inspector, you will be responsible for identifying and reporting defects, managing emergency situations, and collaborating with utility companies, contractors and the public
- The successful candidate will possess a City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in highway safety inspections, a valid UK driving licence, and a strong understanding of safety protocols, alongside excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- If you are ready to contribute to the safety and quality of our highways while enjoying the challenge of a dynamic work environment, we want to hear from you!
Our offer to you:
- At least 27 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years service – plus bank holidays and the option to purchase further days (pro rata where applicable)
- Agile working – a ‘Flexibility First’ approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
- Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
- Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing offer including employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted gym memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
- Medicash
Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight Thursday 8th May 2025
Planned interview date: W/C Monday 26th May 2025
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role, please email Sophie Williamson via Sophie.Williamson@liverpool.gov.uk
Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk
Although we advertise on Jobs go public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.
