Senior Technician (Flood Risk Management)

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The Flood Risk Management team are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, an excellent team player, is both technical and practical and has an eye for detail to support the implementation of the Council’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

A capable and keen Senior Technician is sought who can demonstrate abilities to support the Engineer and Senior Engineer, and also a willingness to adapt and learn in this particular role.

As a  Senior Technician in the Flood Risk Management Team you will be working alongside technical experts supporting the team to deliver high performing professional flood risk management and drainage services across the county of Derbyshire.

You will be required to liaise and work with a variety of stakeholders assisting in developing key relationships.

You will have:

·       A positive “can do attitude”

·       A strong emphasis on customer service and putting our customer’s needs first

·       The ability to work collaboratively with others

·       Confidence to work under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously

You will play a key role in:

·       Undertaking flooding investigations (involves work on site)

·       Delivering the authorities flood risk strategy

·       Supporting the team to deliver its statutory duties

·       Identifying opportunities and solutions to the service we offer.

If you are eager to embrace a new role and have the skills and experience we are looking for, then this could be the perfect role for you. 

In return, we offer ongoing development in a supportive team, as well as range of benefits;

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Discount on leisure centre memberships
• An in-house counselling service
• Occupational Health service
• Physiotherapy service

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Richard Ward Richard.ward@derbyshire.gov.uk or Tel 01629 535487

Provisional interview date: week commencing 24 November 2025

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.