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Technician- Drainage
Technician (Drainage Maintenance) – Leicestershire County Council
Work Location & Details
- Location: Croft Depot, Arbor Road, Croft, Leicestershire LE9 3GE
- Salary: £28,605 – £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time, salary adjustments pending)
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time), permanent role
- Closing Date: Sunday, 26th July 2026
- Interview Dates: TBC (mid-August, in person)
About the Role
Join Leicestershire County Council’s Environmental & Preventative Team in a dynamic role as a Technician (Drainage Maintenance), supporting a team of professionals in drainage asset management, surveys, and repairs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct scheduled on-site inspections of road drainage networks
- Assist with drainage investigations and surveys, including lone working (e.g., walked inspections across highways)
- Create technical maps, reports, and documentation using relevant software
- Order and oversee repairs and maintenance works on the drainage network
- Interpret engineering drawings, plans, and technical reports
- Provide technical advice and support to the team
- Work flexibly across various locations and potentially outside normal hours, including in all weather conditions due to the physically demanding nature of inspections
Benefits & Support:
- Competitive salary + generous benefits package (local government pension, annual leave, and career development opportunities)
- Embrace of Smarter Working Principles to balance work and life flexibility
- Training, development initiatives, and managerial support
- Commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and workplace fairness
About You
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering/related field, e.g., BTEC (A-C grades) OR extensive demonstrable experience (Applicants without formal qualifications but strong experience can apply; will need to pursue essential qualifications)
- Proven ability in:
- Accurately capturing, storing, and retrieving asset/technical information
- IT proficiency (MS Office or similar, interpreting engineering drawings, maps, and plans)
- Writing technical/non-technical reports
- Communicating effectively (written/oral) with customers and colleagues
- Organisational prioritisation skills and willingness to integrate service-specific software
- Experience in engineering (e.g., highways, maintenance, design, or administration)
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Desirable:
- Background in highway infrastructure, including maintenance, legislation compliance, or administrative processes
Commitments & Values:
- Alignment with Leicestershire County Council’s Values:
- Link for full values commitment
- Proficiency in delivering inclusive and accessible services for all residents
- Ability to travel county-wide and operate independently in field conditions
Inclusivity & Accommodation:
- Reasonable adjustments available for disability, per Disability Confident Employer policy
- Details: Disability Confident Programme
Flexible Working
Open to discussions on options such as:
- Part-time/term-time working
- Job-sharing
- ‘Hybrid’ arrangements
- Flexible hours
- (Developments depend on role requirements.)
Contact for Inquiries:
- Jonathan Hunter, Senior Technician
- Email: Jonathan.hunter@leics.gov.uk
- Tel: 0116 305 7804
- Edwin Knight, Senior Engineer
- Email: Edwin.knight@leics.gov.uk
- Tel: 0116 305 5694
How to Apply
Key Note: Must accompany your application with a supporting statement detailing how you meet the ‘About You’ criteria. Without it, your application will not be progressed.
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Steps:
- Complete the online application (Apply Button)
- Upload a detailed statement aligned with the [Person Specification & qualifications](## - About You section).
For submission guidance and statement-writing tips, see: How to Apply Section – Leicestershire Career Site.
Vacancy Lifecycle:
- Early closing if sufficient applications received – submit early!
Accessibility & Queries:
- TA Assist: Call 0300 3030222 (Option 2) or raise a ticket online
- Application packs/alternate formats always available upon request.
About Leicestershire County Council
Aspiring to deliver the best public services in the region, we rely on employees like you for our mission of making Leicestershire a vibrant, inclusive, and service-oriented community.
Why Work Here?
- Challenge + purpose: Every role contributes to real impact for residents.
- Value workplace culture: Balanced with career growth, job satisfaction, and benefits.
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