Senior Bridge Technician – WMF1259e
Westmorland and Furness Council
Location(s): Kendal
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £32,076 - £33,024
About this opportunity
We are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Bridge Technician to join our Bridges and Structures team based in Kendal to assist with the management and maintenance of around 1800 highway structures.
The role includes undertaking condition inspections, monitoring and general stewardship of bridges and other highway structures and to record condition and defects accurately, clearly and consistently in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines.
Preferred candidates should have experience of inspecting bridges and recording defects in accordance with the County Surveyors Society Bridge Inspections Manuals on Bridge Condition Indicators Volumes 1 and 2. The role also includes providing technical advice and guidance to colleagues, particularly in local areas, regarding bridges and other highway structures in need of improvement, maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of bridge defects and experience of undertaking bridge inspections is required for this role. Experience of working with contractors involved with improvement, maintenance and repair of structures is also preferable. Knowledge of construction methods and materials used in the construction of highway structures would be advantageous and the ability to record defects accurately, clearly and consistently is essential.
What can we offer you!
Application and Interview information
Closing date: Sunday 18th August 2024
Interview date: Thursday 22nd August 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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