highways maintenance

Young invited to 'find your path' in highways

03/03/2025

Local authority place directors have launched a recruitment campaign aimed at young people to address ‘critical’ workforce challenges in services such as highways, waste and recycling, green space and access.

Concern over pothole-riddled roads reaches record levels

12/08/2024

Nearly six out of 10 drivers said the condition and maintenance of local roads was one of their top motoring concerns, according to a new survey by the RAC.

Insurer fears 'worst ever road conditions'

10/06/2024

A major local government insurer has warned that months of rain may have caused ‘some of the worst ever road conditions’.

Clive Myrie to host Highways Awards

03/06/2024

One of the BBC’s most experienced foreign correspondents and presenters, Clive Myrie, will host the prestigious Highways Awards ceremony in September.

Potholes cost economy over £14bn a year

29/04/2024

The poor state of England’s road network is costing £14.4bn a year in economic damage, new research has revealed.

Pothole call-outs up but drivers 'dodge bullet'

23/04/2024

The RAC attended nearly 8,000 pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2024, up 53% on the previous quarter, ‘a clear sign that the UK is suffering a pothole epidemic’.

Update: 15 March deadline for publishing resurfacing plans

29/02/2024

UPDATE: The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that councils have until 15 March to publish resurfacing plans on their websites, following the Network North plan, which pledged £8.3bn over the next decade for local roads.

‘Staggering’ two million vehicles damaged by potholes last year

15/01/2024

The AA attended more than 600,000 incidents involving vehicles damaged by potholes last year, new figures released on National Pothole Day today reveal.

Pothole claims up a record 40%, insurer says

09/01/2024

The number of pothole-related claims increased by a record 40% last year when compared to 2022, the latest data from Admiral Car Insurance has revealed.

Analysis: ADEPT chair sees new dawn for local roads

24/11/2023

Mark Stevens, assistant director, direct services at Haringey Council and chair of the ADEPT Engineering Board, considers how local highway authority officers will react to the £8.3bn for local highway maintenance. Gamechanger or spin?

AA seeks new pothole cash as councils face cut

30/10/2023

Councils ‘desperately need’ more highway maintenance funding to address the deteriorating condition of local roads, the AA has said after its worst September fixing ‘pothole-related’ breakdowns for five years.

Show us the money, LGA says after pothole poll

20/10/2023

Half of drivers say the state of local roads is their top motoring concern – a record high since the RAC began asking for motorists' views on road conditions.

Holden declares war on causes of potholes

19/10/2023

Roads minister Richard Holden has promised to chase down every local authority without a lane rental scheme, as part of a ‘war’ on potholes and those who cause them.

TfL denies swallowing up government roads cash

28/09/2023

Transport for London has pushed back against criticism from the influential leader of a London Borough over the allocation of central government highways funding.

Lincs finds extra road cash after shortfall complaint

18/09/2023

Councillors in Lincolnshire have found a further £10m for highway maintenance after putting up Council Tax this year to cover what the county council said was a shortfall in funding.

Wet July sees rise in pothole-related breakdowns

23/08/2023

This year is looking to be one of the worst on record for damage caused by potholes, according to the AA, after a wet July saw pothole-related breakdowns up by a fifth.

Pothole repairs up, payouts down, RAC says

24/07/2023

RAC patrols attended the highest number of what it calls ‘pothole breakdowns’ in five years during the last three months.

Summer of resurfacing after winter of disrepair

18/07/2023

Gloucestershire County Council has launched a ‘summer of resurfacing’ using ‘innovative methods’ as it starts the lengthy process of restoring a historic road bridge.

Councils warned over £16m fake pothole claims

09/06/2023

Insurance experts have warned councils over a rise in fake claims for damage to vehicles caused by potholes.

TfL expands wildflower verges after trial

31/05/2023

Transport for London has selected new sites where mowing frequency will be reduced, following trials.

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Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic / MOT Tester

Grade 8 £33,797 - £35,708 per annum, (inclusive of market supplement to be reviewed December 2026)
Starting salaries are negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Derby, Derbyshire
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Heavy Goods Vehicle Motor Mechanic

Grade 8 £33,797 - £35,708 per annum, (inclusive of market supplement to be reviewed December 2026)
We are looking for a highly motivated Heavy Goods Vehicle/ Light Goods Vehicle Mechanic to join our County Transport team Brimington, Chesterfield
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Street Services Operative

£24,404 per annum
You will need to have relevant knowledge and experience of carrying out commercial ground’s maintenance work Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director of Place

Up to £97,302 - Inclusive of market factor supplement
Assistant Director of Place Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Recruiter: Rochdale BC

Senior Technician

£34,314 - £37,035 depending on qualifications and experience
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Technician to join the Street Lighting, Signs and Amenities Team. Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Highways Maintenance Manager

£49,764 - £53,817 per annum
We are looking for a strong candidate to take up the role of Maintenance Manager Skipton, North Yorkshire
Recruiter: North Yorkshire Council

Commercial Director

Competitive salary + Bonus tbc + £5.4k car allowance
This role is an integral part of the Cormac executive team, Cornwall
Recruiter: Cormac

Head of Consultancy

Head of Consultancy - Competitive salary + £5.4k car allowance
This role is an integral part of the Cormac executive team, Cornwall
Recruiter: Cormac

Administrative Assistant (Part Time)

£9,715.00 - £9,869.01, Grade 4
This post will provide operational and administrative support to the Street Scene Officers and Supervisors Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

Assistant Street Works and Permitting Officer

£26,409 - £29,093
Do you want to make a difference to how street works are managed within Lincolnshire? Louth.lincolnshire
Recruiter: Lincolnshire County Council

Workstream Project Lead - Team Barrow - WMF1935e

£55,119 to £57,362
Workstream Project Lead - Team Barrow - WMF1935e Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Civil Enforcement Officers

£25,183- £26,409
Are you a lover of the outdoors? Are you looking for a role that allows you to earn whilst been outdoors across the district of North Yorkshire? Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Recruiter: North Yorkshire Council

Senior Traffic Technician

Grade H SCP 26-30 / £36,124 - £39,513
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Technician to join our Highway Safety Team. Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside
Recruiter: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Engineer, Highways Asset Maintenance CDC

Grade 9, £38,653 - £42,728
We are currently recruiting for an Engineer to work within an engineering team Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: City Of Doncaster Council

Assistant Engineer (Highways Developers Agreements) (CDC)

Grade 8, £32,662 - £36,239
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: City Of Doncaster Council

Street Scene Operative (CDC)

Grade 5 - £24,397
To be part of a multi-skilled team who carry out cleansing duties throughout the borough in line with current Health and Safety legislation. Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: City Of Doncaster Council

Fleet Workshop Mechanic - WMF1865e

£37,035 - £37,938
We are looking for qualified level 3 Vehicle Mechanic’s with a passion for vehicle maintenance Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Highways Team Leader x 2 WMF1703e

£31,067 - £31,586
Are you a hard-working and experienced highways operative, looking for the next step in your career? Penrith, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Assistant Delivery Support Engineer

£27,711 - £30,060
The Highway Delivery Team is responsible for the delivery of a variety of maintenance and construction projects Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Highways Contract Engineer

£46731 - £49764
Join our journey, make a difference! Sheerness House, Kettering, United Kingdom
Recruiter: North Northamptonshire Council
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