Trainee Highways Steward

Trainee Highways Steward Location: Hounslow About the Role We’re looking for a motivated and practical person to join our team as a Network Steward. You’ll play an important part in keeping Hounslow’s streets, footpaths, and public spaces safe, clean, and well-maintained. This is a great opportunity for someone starting their career — you’ll gain hands-on experience, receive training, and learn how highways and local environments are managed day-to-day. You’ll work both outdoors and in the office, inspecting streets, spotting issues, and helping to make improvements that really make a difference to local communities. What You’ll Be Doing * Carry out regular checks of roads, pavements, cycle routes and public spaces. * Spot and record problems such as potholes, litter, graffiti or fly-tipping. * Help make sure repairs and clean-ups are done quickly and properly. * Learn how to carry out inspections under the New Roads and Street Works Act (1991). * Support enforcement under the Highways Act (1980) and Environmental Protection Act (1990). * Use mobile technology to record and update inspection data. * Work with residents, local groups, and businesses to resolve issues and keep areas looking good. * Support the team during winter and other seasonal operations. * Help improve the service by collecting data and suggesting better ways of working. What We’re Looking For * A positive attitude and willingness to learn. * Interest in working outdoors and improving the local environment. * Good communication and people skills – you’ll talk to a range of people every day. * Attention to detail – you’ll be spotting issues and recording accurate data. * Basic IT skills and a willingness to learn new systems. * Ability to follow processes and work safely. * A team player who’s happy to get stuck in. * Experience or training in highways, construction, or environmental work. Why Join Us * Full on-the-job training and career development. * Work outdoors and make a visible difference to your community. * Supportive team environment. * Opportunities to grow and progress within the company