Neighbourhood Highway Technician

We are seeking to recruit a Neighbourhood Highways Technician (NHT), to be based in Okehampton, but with opportunities to work from home for part of each week. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the local Neighbourhood Team, with clear development and progression opportunities. The role is to work within the neighbourhood highway team to recognise local issues and to provide advice and information on highway and traffic management work. Also to provide close support and assist the Neighbourhood Highways officers in their day-to-day duties, dealing with the public, helping design highway improvements and repairs and developing works programmes and working with the Highways Services and Traffic Teams in processing licenses and Temporary Traffic Orders.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.