Highways Maintenance Coordinator

Our public sector client, looking to recruit a Highways Maintenance Coordinator, working within a fast-paced environment. This is a pivotal role, helping deliver an effective, efficient and reactive maintenance service for the highways within the York.

This role is for a minimum of 3 months initially, on an interim basis with the potential to be extended longer.

Full time position, Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week.

The rate of pay is between £15.82 and £16.94, dependent upon experience.

What The Role Involves

This role is to coordinate maintenance works, on behalf of the Highways Asset Management service, specifically the Highways Maintenance and Highways Services teams.

The ideal candidate will;

• plan and assist in the management of the work and workforce, of both internal and external operations
• oversee day-to-day functions of the routine and reactive maintenance works
• ensure productivity and utilisation are maximized, across all operational teams
• ensure that all works are in accordance with National Conditions for Permit Schemes, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and the statutory duty requirements of the Traffic Management Act 2004.
  
  

What we need from you:

• Strong programming, scheduling and organisational skills, coupled with experience of database applications.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of utilising excel spreadsheets, with the ability to learn new specialist software (our client uses Causeway ALLOY Asset Management Software, but training will be given).
• A knowledge of Highways Streetwork’s activities and permitting (desirable, but not essential for the right candidate training can be provided)
• Working Knowledge of New Roads and Streetwork’s Act 1991 (NRSWA). (again desirable, but not essential for the right candidate, training can be provided)
• Previous experience in managing booking systems would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the area would be beneficial.
• A technical bias would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of highways maintenance activities, traffic management and incident management would be beneficial.
• Evidence of having worked with a range of stakeholders and inter departments.
• Confidence, independence and effective decision making skills.
  
  

To apply, please visit the WorkwithYork website.

Regrettably, we can't respond to every application we receive and please note that to apply for this vacancy you must be able to work in the United Kingdom.