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Job details Job reference REQ00000018120
Date posted 26/03/2025
Application closing date 24/04/2025
Location KENDAL
Salary 27,711.00 to 28,624.00
Package Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Attachments Bridge Technician WMF1961e Job description Bridge Technician – Kendal
Salary: £27,711 - £28,624
Hours: 37 hours per week
Workbase: Kendal
Contract: Permanent
We are currently seeking to recruit a Bridge Technician to join our Bridges and Structures team based in Kendal to assist with the management and maintenance of around 2000 highway structures. The role includes assisting with 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. Ideally you would have knowledge and experience of highways and structures, however this is not essential as you will be provided with support and training to help you become a valued member of the team. Opportunities for development and progression exist with this post. The ability to record defects accurately, clearly and consistently is essential.
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) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
Application and Interview information Closing date: 24/04/25 Interview date: 14/05/25 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 this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK. 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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