Flood Risk Technician

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South/On-site/Home Working

Salary: Grade 6, £29,540 - £32,597 per annum.

37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

This role presents an excellent opportunity to join Wigan Council’s Flood Risk Team, providing residents with high quality information, advice, and support on flooding and water related matters.

With the increasing frequency of severe storm events and the growing impacts of climate change, the role offers the chance to engage with innovative technologies and forward thinking approaches to address emerging challenges.

You will become part of a small, collaborative team, reporting to the Flood Risk Engineer.

As the Flood Risk Technician, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of water management activities and work closely with partner organisations involved in flood risk management.

About you:

The ideal candidate will hold a HNC in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or an equivalent discipline, and will knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, and technical requirements associated with the Flood and Water Management Act.

You must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and in areas that may be challenging to access. A current, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits are essential.

About us:

The Network Management Team provides essential front-line services to all highway users by ensuring the council’s adopted highways and infrastructure is maintained to a high standard and congestion is minimised by means of effective Management.

Joining Wigan Council means becoming part of a supportive, forward thinking organisation committed to the wellbeing and development of its workforce.

As an employee, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes:

Flexible and hybrid working options

Competitive holiday entitlement, with the potential to purchase additional leave

Access to a wide range of wellbeing initiatives and support services designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

A competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and paid sick leave.

Extensive training, e learning, workshops, and ongoing CPD to support your career growth and specialist development.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

For further information, please contact Laura Morrison, Flood Risk Engineer - Laura.Morrison@wigan.gov.uk

Interview dates:

Priority Candidates: Tuesday 2^nd September 2026

All other Candidates: Tuesday 8^th September 2026

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