Highways Asset Management Technician (Career Graded)

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 37hrs

Salary - NJC Grade D or E SCP 7-17 £26,403 - £31,022 per annum (Career Graded)

Closing Date - 26th May 2026 at 23.59pm

This post is open to employees currently On Notice/At Risk and Internal.  Please note applications from employees currently On Notice/At Risk will be given priority. On Notice/At Risk employees should complete the application form as normal, upon submission you must email the Recruitment Team – recruitment@blackpool.gov.uk to ensure that your application form is marked as priority.

Blackpool Council is looking for a motivated and detail-focused individual to join our Highways Asset Management Team. This is a career graded role, offering an excellent opportunity to develop from Assistant to Technician level while building a career in highways and asset management.

About the Role
You’ll support the management of highway assets by maintaining digital records, producing GIS/CAD plans, analysing data and contributing to maintenance planning. 

What You’ll Do
•    Update and maintain asset data, maps and records
•    Produce CAD/GIS drawings and reports
•    Support survey data analysis and works programming
•    Respond to enquiries and assist with consultations
•    Undertake site visits to collect and verify information 

About You
•    Strong IT, organisational and communication skills
•    Experience or interest in GIS, CAD or data analysis
•    Relevant qualifications (GCSEs essential; higher-level for Technician) 

Why Join Us?
•    Career progression opportunities
•    Supportive team environment
•    Chance to make a real impact on Blackpool’s infrastructure

For further information please see the attached Job Description or contact neil.mcardle@blackpool.gov.uk

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