Contract Type: 2 x Full-Time, Permanent
Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
This role is subject to –
2 References – where possible we require 3 years’ history.
Driving Licence – The successful candidate should ideally hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.
OR
Casual Car Documentation – The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
The Planned Maintenance team are responsible for the design and delivery of MCC’s annual £20m+ planned maintenance programme, covering around 450 sites across the city. From resurfacing and reconstruction to innovative preventative treatments, we keep Manchester moving.
You’ll bring deep knowledge of materials, site operations and highway maintenance techniques, ensuring our work is safe, efficient and high-quality.
What You’ll Do
As a Site Technician/Clerk of Works, you’ll be the eyes and ears on the ground, responsible for:
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Graham Price, at graham.price@manchester.gov.uk.
Essential Skills & Experience
Desirable
You’ll be a confident communicator who listens, understands and acts. You’ll also bring:
✅ If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality highways work
✅ If you thrive outdoors, on site, and in a fast-paced environment
✅ And if you want to help keep Manchester’s roads safe and reliable…
We want to hear from you. Apply today!
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Our Manchester Is Our Vision For a Fairer, Greener, And Healthier City – a Vision Shaped By The People Of Manchester. It Guides Everything We Do At The Council And Is Brought To Life Through The Our Manchester Behaviours
Benefits We Offer
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.
Support During the Process
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
Requirements
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.
What We Will Need From You If You’re Successful
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for, see the top of the advert for details.
These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.
Other Relevant Information
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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