Streetworks Technician (Hybrid)

Streetworks Technician (Hybrid) needed in Taunton, £13.47ph PAYE – Reference: OR25785

2 days in Office, 3 days remote

Driving Licence required

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 road closures, permits and network coordination
• Providing basic technical advice (with support from senior colleagues)
• Using digital tools, mapping systems and databases
• Preparing maps, plans, tables and reports
• Supporting colleagues with administration and accuracy checking
• 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:

• 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
• Able to hold a valid driving licence

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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