Highways Network Assistant Engineer - WMF2406e

Location: Barrow

Contract Type: Permanent

Job reference: WMF2406

About this opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to work within the challenging and ever-changing landscape of Highway Operations. The successful applicant will need to be able to assist in leading a multi-disciplinary team of operational staff delivering a wide range of construction, administration, and logistic activities.

The role is responsible for managing logistics for the Highways Depot and organising training for operational staff. Knowledge of inventory management and logistics software is essential, although training can be provided for the right applicant. The role will require close liaising with the Highways Operations Assistant Managers and Highways Network Engineers, the wider management team in Highways and Transportation and relevant stakeholders. You will also be the line manager for up to 15 operational staff. The role is based as advertised at Sowerby Woods Highways Depot but will require regular site visits to assess and ascertain progress of works and to work from other depots across Westmorland and Furness.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for organised, experienced, and enthusiastic Assistant Engineers and logisticians, team players and professionals who are keen to learn and progress within the Highways Service.

To partake in Out of Hours, Winter and Adverse Weather duties

What can we offer you!

• Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.  Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)