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We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to take that next step in their career and join our team as a Highways Area Steward. This role requires the supervision of multiple teams in delivering highways maintenance and construction type work to high standards, ensuring there is focus on performance, safety and quality at all times.

As an Area Steward you will be responsible for the supervision of up to 15 members of staff, who will be completing tasks that cover a wide range of services, including minor highway construction, carriageway and footway patching, reactive maintenance, drainage works and Winter Maintenance.

You will be required to organise and plan the work of the teams in accordance with programme requirements, as well as identifying, requesting and organising the resources to carry out the work. Alongside this, you will need to carry out appropriate risk assessments and auditing of the work to ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

As well as supervising and motivating your teams, the role involves maintaining and submitting relevant records, carrying out surveys and producing data, and compiling and delivering reports on work related issues and work programmes.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for someone methodical, knowledgeable and driven, with a proven experience of managing teams and developing work plans to ensure maximum productivity. Knowledge of highway materials and their application, as well as procedures and practices associated with highway maintenance is essential, as is experience in the delivery of the winter service.

The right candidate will need to have excellent customer service and communication skills, as you will be dealing with enquires and complaints, and producing letters and reports as required. You will also liaise with stakeholders and other parties both external and internal to the council.

This post also requires the incumbent to take part in Adverse weather, winter maintenance duties and other out of hour’s functions.

What we can offer you

Westmorland and Furness Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:

*Excellent training and development offers

*Flexible working opportunities

*Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

*Various perks and discounts scheme including money off your phone contract and local gyms

*Competitive rates of pay

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Nick Howard, Senior Development Manager, via email  Nick.Howard@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

Application and Interview information 

Closing date: 29/03/2026

Company: Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £38,220.00 to £39,152.00

Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Sector: Highways

Sector: Highways Maintenance

Sector: Traffic Management

Job Role: Operative