Assistant Technician

3 weeks ago


Darlington, United Kingdom Darlington Borough Council Full time

Assistant Technician / Technician / Senior Technician - Highway Asset Management (Ref: POS000794 / POS000795 / POS000797)

Hours and Pay

**Salary**

£22,737 - £32,076 per annum

**Salary Band**

£20,001 to £30,000

**Post Type**

Permanent

**Hours Per Week**

Full time

Job and Application details

**Categories**

Traffic / Highways / Road Safety

**Directorate**

N/A

**Published Date**

10/11/2023

**Closing Date**

26/11/2023

The Highway Asset Management Section is responsible for the maintenance of highways, bridges, street lighting and public rights of way within the Borough.

You will be involved in the design and implementation of a wide range of highway maintenance schemes and contracts and involved in the checking of highway construction and design in relation to private developments.

These are multi-graded posts encompassing grades 1, 5, & 8 (potential to move to grade 9 dependin upon service requirements). The grade for the post will be determined by the level of knowledge and experience the post holder can demonstrate in relation to the job description / person specification.

Senior Technician Band 8 = £29,777 - £32,076 p.a.

Technician Band 5= £24,294 - £23,893 p.a.

Assistant Technician Band 1= £22,737 p.a

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. For a further informal discussion, please contact Sara Forbes, Principal Engineer - Highway Asset Management, on 01325 406604.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

- 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Flexi-time scheme
- Flexible working
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Great wellbeing offer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Arriva Employee Travel Club

General Information for Applicants:


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