Bridge Technician - Bridges and Structures - WMF2508e

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking a Bridge Technician to support the management and maintenance of highway structures. Responsibilities include assisting with inspections and accurately recording structural conditions. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of highways and structures, but training will be provided. This position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment with various benefits, including a pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience of highways and structures is preferred but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately identify, describe, and record defects.

Responsibilities

• Support the management, inspection, and maintenance of highway structures.
• Assist with routine and detailed condition inspections.
• Record structural condition and defects accurately.

Job description

Job details

Job reference: REQ00000019366
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Application closing date: 13/02/2026
Location: KENDAL
Salary: £28,598 - £29,540
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time

Bridge Technician - Bridges and Structures - WMF2508e

Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

We are currently seeking to recruit a Bridge Technician to join our Bridges and Structures team, based in Kendal. This role will support the effective management, inspection, and maintenance of approximately 2,000 highway structures across the network.

The successful candidate will assist with the undertaking of routine and detailed condition inspections, monitoring structural performance, and providing general stewardship of bridges and other highway structures. A key aspect of the role is the accurate, clear, and consistent recording of structural condition and defects, in line with relevant standards, guidance, and best practice.

Who we are looking for…

Ideally, applicants will have knowledge or experience of highways and structures; however, this is not essential. Full support and training will be provided to enable you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge, allowing you to become a valued and effective member of the team.

This post offers opportunities for professional development and career progression within the service. Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately identify, describe, and record defects clearly and consistently are essential attributes for this role.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

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

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 13th February 2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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