Prince Rock Depot Permanent 37 hours per week Grade E (£25,878 to £28,371) per annum

Highways Inspector (Safety) Role Profile

Plymouth City Council, as the Highway Authority for Plymouth, has a statutory duty to maintain the public highway.

The post of Highways Inspector (Safety) directly contributes to fulfilling this obligation. The role involves undertaking statutory inspections on the public highway in line with the Highways Act 1980, the Code of Practice and other relevant legislation. To assess and record defects identified or reported. To gather evidence and report all unsafe or illegal works carried out on the network and carry out follow up inspections.

The ideal candidate will be someone with enthusiasm and a willingness to work as a part of a team.

You will be fully supported with a training programme including the opportunity to gain City & Guilds qualifications in Highway Safety Inspections.

Please note this position is not suitable for job share.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.     

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Kevin Northcott, Highways Maintenance Manager, on 01752 307131.

Closing Date: Sunday 4 December 2022