Leicestershire County Council
Technician- Drainage
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Technician- Drainage
Technician – Drainage Maintenance – Croft Depot
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Location: Croft Depot, Arbor Road, Croft, Leicestershire LE9 3GE
Salary: £28,605 – £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time, pay award pending)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026
Interviews: TBC (mid-August) – in person
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Environmental & Preventative Team at Leicestershire County Council.
As a Technician working in drainage maintenance, you will:
- Carry out scheduled on-site inspections of road drainage assets.
- Support drainage investigations and surveys for the team.
- Produce maps and technical information using relevant software.
- Order and coordinate repairs and works on the drainage network.
- Perform lone working at highway sites during surveys.
- Conduct walked inspections in all weather conditions.
Successful candidates will benefit from:
- A competitive salary and generous benefits, including:
- Local government pension
- Annual leave
- Training and development opportunities
- A Smatic Working approach, promoting work-life balance.
- Travel across various locations in Leicestershire as required.
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About You
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent, e.g. BTEC in Civil Engineering or A-Levels grades A-C in relevant subjects) or
- Extensive demonstrable experience (with a commitment to achieve essential qualifications).
- Experience in:
- Accurately capturing, storing, and retrieving information for organisational and customer needs.
- Using IT in a design/business environment (e.g. Microsoft Office)—including technical/non-technical reports, map interpretation, and engineering drawing experience.
- Providing technical advice or drawings.
- Engaging with customers (attending/exhibiting at meetings).
- Strong verbal & written communication skills, organisation and IT proficiency (including learning new service-specific systems).
Preferred Experience
- Background in engineering environments (e.g., design, maintenance, highways legislation, administration).
Commitment to Values
- Share the Council’s commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and customer-focused services.
- Demonstrate these values during the selection process.
Flexible Working
- We welcome discussions on flexible working arrangements (part-time, job-sharing, term-time hours, hybrid/remote options).
- Contact for discussions:
- Jonathan Hunter (Senior Technician) – Jonathan.hunter@leics.gov.uk, 0116 305 7804
- Edwin Knight (Senior Engineer) – Edwin.knight@leics.gov.uk, 0116 305 5694
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How to Apply
- Apply early—we may close the vacancy if sufficient candidates apply.
- Submit a supporting statement detailing how you meet the "About You" requirements. Applications without this will be rejected.
- For tips on writing your statement, visit Leicestershire County Council’s careers page.
Need assistance?
- Contact the Employee Service Centre (0300 3030222, option 2) or request an alternative format.
By applying, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About Leicestershire County Council
We strive to make Leicestershire a better place to live and work through:
- Supporting communities with high-quality services.
- Valuing every employee’s input and purpose-driven work.
- Opportunities for career growth, regardless of background.
Benefits
View our full benefits package, including:
- Attractive salary and pension scheme
- Training & development pathways
- Flexible working models
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