Jobs

• You will be involved in investigating and resolving reported problems on public rights of way
• Designing/implementing minor works for the repair and maintenance to the network
• assisting with the processing of Public Path Orders
• work in respect of keeping the Definitive Map & Statement up to date
• Providing responses to enquiries from customers and service users

What skills/experience

Familiar with techniques and materials used in highway maintnenace.

What skills and experience do I need to have?

• familiar with relevant highway and rights of way legislation
• familiar with techniques and materials used in highway maintenance
• have map reading skills
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Full driving licence
• be able to walk long distances and negotiate rough terrain

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

You will support with the implementation of service improvements and excellent customer care, and work within a team to contribute and achieve required performance targets.

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 Rights of Way Assistant role is contractually based in Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, 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 on 01629 538593.

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 26th May 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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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.