Asset Inspector

Job description

Love working outside in a beautiful forest area?  

We have the perfect job for you in our Coastal & Engineering Team. You will provide a vital role to a wide selection of departments by inspecting Council assets for defects in open spaces, car parks and stunning coastal locations across the New Forest.   

Got an eye for finer details? 

This role of Asset Inspector is right up your street as it requires you to notice issues which may affect the health and safety of the public in these areas and to record/report them to the relevant office staff for rectifying. 

This role is also pivotal in ensuring that both standards and the visual appearance of Council areas are maintained to a high level and stay safe for all users.  As a result, it really does carry impact and you can make a notable difference to many people's wellbeing.   

What’s in it for you? 

• 22 - 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• £25,783 - £28,140 per annum (Pay award pending)
• Hybrid Working with daily hours outside 
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants 
• A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories 
• Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision  
• Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees). 

Looking for most of your work not being tied to a desk? 

This job primarily involves driving a Council vehicle across the New Forest District to visually inspect areas ranging from natural woodlands and children’s play areas to public car parks and long coastal locations.  These inspections are recorded digitally via dedicated software on a tablet with defects being passed to relevant departments to get fixed. 

More minor defects, such as loosened screws on a fence post or a small car park sign that needs replacing, may be rectified by the Asset Inspector whilst on site using the tools provided.  The majority of works will, however, be undertaken by our in-house works teams. 

The role involves a considerable amount of walking on a daily basis so a suitable level of physical fitness will be required, as well as being happy to work outside in all the seasonal weather that England gives us! 

About us

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.  

We believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. 

We are proud of our new values for 2024, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com) 

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application. 

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached. 

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC 

After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Leigh Nash, Engineering Officer:  . 

Closing date:  Monday 14th October 2024 

Interview Date: W/C  Monday 21th October 2024