Street works Technician (Grade 13)

Job Category

Social Care Qualified

Location

The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37

Salary

£13.47 per hour

2 days in Office, 3 days remote

Looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Street Works Technician to join our friendly team helping to keep Somerset moving — whether you already have some experience, or more importantly, you’re looking to start a career in highways, traffic management, or public service.

What you’ll be doing

Assisting with assessing Streetworks permits and network coordination processes

Providing basic technical advice (with support from senior colleagues)

Using digital tools, mapping systems and databases

Responding too and dealing with emails

Preparing maps, plans, tables and reports

Supporting colleagues with administration and accuracy checking

Dealing with Utility companies and contractors working on behalf of Somerset Council

Dealing with members of the public and helping to resolve urgent highways issues

Attending meetings and occasional site visits as needed

About you

We offer full training, so prior experience in Street Works isn’t required — just a willingness to learn and develop. You’ll succeed in this role if you are:

Want to develop a role in Streetworks or Highways

Customer‑focused and confident communicating with a variety of people

Organised, enthusiastic and ready to take on new challenges

Comfortable using ICT and willing to learn new systems

Enjoy changing workloads and priorities, as no one day is the same.

Able to hold a valid driving licence