Highways Safety Inspector

Description

We are looking for a Highway Safety Inspector to primarily help cover the Central and North Coast areas of the County. You will undertake programmed safety inspections and also respond to customer enquiries relating to defects on the highway network. A large element of the role involves walking the urban areas undertaking safety inspections in all weather conditions.

About the role

Working closely with network management and operational teams to undertake inspections in accordance with highways and environment maintenance plans and ensuring defects are rectified in accordance with prescribed timescales.  Issuing of informal notices relating to overgrown vegetation.  Further, the role will train new and existing staff in survey methods, deal with the general public and liaise with utility companies on matters concerning remedial action on works.

To find out more about the role please take a look at the role profile. 

About you

We are looking for you to bring:

• Proven track record of working in maintenance, surveys and inspections, either in office or on works.
• Demonstrates an ability to read and work with maps
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload in a pressurised environment, despite interruptions and obstacles.

Our offer to you

Salary: £23,380 - £29,688

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Base: Tolpetherwin Depot, Near Launceston, Cornwall

Close date:  Midnight Monday 21st April 2025

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
• Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional , plus bank holidays 
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working hours & home working options
• Investment and support in your continuous training and development
• Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

To apply

It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.

Contact us

If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cormac.