Streetworks Inspector | Full time | South Ribble | Bamber Bridge

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full time |South Ribble | Bamber Bridge, 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.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

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.