Technician NRSWA Inspector

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Technician – Inspector NRSWA

Within the Highways Directorate we are looking for an enthusiastic, customer focused and experienced person to join the Service, delivering New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) Inspections and undertaking Permit Inspections.

You will be primarily involved in monitoring utility works on our highway network, to ensure the successful delivery of the Councils duties and responsibilities, as Highway Authority, to maintain the highway and thereby provide a safe and reliable highway network for all users.

The successful applicant will support with the implementation of service improvements and excellent customer care, and work within a team to contribute and achieve required performance targets. You will support our area-based highways maintenance team based at our Darley Dale Depot.

You will work closely with other Services within the Highways Division to continually develop service improvement and efficiencies whilst embracing new technologies and best working practices.

You will be joining a team of eager and ambitious technicians and engineers and have a manager who is supportive and keen to facilitate your development.

What skills and experience do I need to have?

• Understanding of the construction of the major elements of an evolved highway network
• Understanding of material and methods involved in the construction and maintenance of highways
• Understanding of highway related legislation and associated duties and responsibilities
• Good IT skills
• Full Valid Driving Licence

These lists are not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, a variety of Derbyshire based work, flexible working hours and the opportunity to develop yourself and your career.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Free car parking at most sites
• Commitment to your continuing professional development with ongoing training opportunities
• Occupational Health service
• Physiotherapy Service
• An in-house counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on leisure centre memberships
• And much more.

Would you like to know what it’s like to be part of our team? You can see what our team have to say here.

This role is contractually based at our Darley Dale Highways Depot, but as part of our Modern Ways of Working programme we are currently working on a hybrid basis. There'll be an opportunity to discuss future working arrangements at interview.

For more information on other vacancies in our Highways team, the wonderful work we do and the benefits we can offer simply visit; www.derbyshire.gov.uk/highwaysjobs

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity, then please contact Rob Greatorex, Senior Project Engineer – Highways Inspections on 01629 538593.

Provisional Interview Date: The week beginning 07 July 2025

Please note: Whilst Derbyshire County Council do hold a sponsorship licence, we are NOT currently offering sponsorship for this specific role. Please do not apply if you do not have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as your application will be rejected. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further. 

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.