Cumberland Council
Highways Team Leader CMB2607e
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Job Title: Highways Team Leader
Salary
£32,061 to £32,597
Hours
37 hours per week
Location
Dalston
Contract
Permanent
Join Cumberland Council as a Highways Team Leader
Are you ready to lead a small, skilled team in delivering essential highway maintenance across Cumbria? Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Highways Team Leader to supervise and organise a team of up to five operatives. You’ll oversee a variety of tasks including patching, drainage works, bridge maintenance, and traffic management, ensuring safety, quality, and performance on site.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with:
- A full UK driving licence
- Strong knowledge of highway materials and maintenance processes
- Proven leadership experience
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Certification in abrasive wheels
- Experience with plant and equipment
Desirable Qualifications:
- NVQs in Highway Maintenance or Team Leadership
- Tickets such as CSCS, HIAB, and NRSWA
In return, you’ll be part of a supportive, community-focused council that values flexibility, safety, and professional development.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
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Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact John Watling by email at john.watling@cumberland.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
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If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview Information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
- Closing date: 16/08/2026
- Interview date: W/C 24/08/2026
If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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Post Specification
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