Salary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full time | South Ribble | Bamber Bridge, Lancashire
Streetworks Inspector / Salary £28,142- £32,061 / Full Time 37 hours per week/ County wide, Lancashire
Street Work Inspectors play a key role in the delivery of the Lancashire permit scheme including coordinating and inspecting works on the highway.The role undertakes inspections in line with the requirement of the New Roads and Street Work Act 1991 and the Lancashire permit scheme.Inspectors also have to meet with works operators (including utilities and contractors) to ensure effective planning of works, co-ordination and safety are in place.
The role of the inspector is critical in ensuring that compliance with the national codes of practice is always maintained as well as the requirements of the Lancashire permit scheme.As a result of this the role is critical in ensuring that delays and disruption as a result of works and activities are minimised.
This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), based at the team’s office on Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge. However, the successful candidate will work flexibly across the whole of Lancashire. The position involves a substantial amount of outdoor work and travel, so a full and valid driving licence is essential. You will be provided with a Lancashire County Council van or similar for work-related travel.
Working hours follow a split rota pattern: 07:30–15:30 one week and 09:00–17:00. The team operates on a 5-over-7 schedule, which includes weekend working on a rota basis. Flexibility within your contracted hours will be required to meet service demands.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
