Highways Technician Multiskilled

Job Description

Highway Technician (Multiskilled) x 2 posts

Salary: £32,490 - £36,870 per annum

Grade: D

Permanent Contract (2 posts)

37 Hours per Week

We are seeking two committed and reliable individuals to join us as Highway Technicians. These multiskilled operational roles provide a varied & interesting opportunity to work within a frontline team. Based at our operations depot in West Thurrock the team are responsible for delivering reactive highway maintenance including carriageway and footway repairs, highway drainage and supporting the delivery of our Highway Emergency and Winter Maintenance services.

The roles require individuals to carryout out work of a physically demanding nature, outdoors in all weather. Aspects of our emergency response and winter maintenance service require those involved to work on a callout rota and be on standby for out of hours working.

You should be able to demonstrate your experience of using associated highway plant, tools & equipment, materials and repair techniques as well as an awareness of the principles of traffic management from your current, previous or similar role(s).

Essential qualifications: It is essential that applicants hold a full current UK/EU driving licence – a Category C entitlement and DQC would be a significant advantage.

DBS Check: Not required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 16th April 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 4th May 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

For specific information regarding these positions, please contact:

Luke Love (Operations Manager) or Bryan Brown (Senior Supervisor)

Email: hmaintenance@thurrock.gov.uk

Phone: 01375 413627

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council