Technician at Nottingham City Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

31029.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Traffic Management, Road Safety Initiatives, Highway Improvements, Traffic Regulation Orders, Traffic Calming, Casualty Reduction Schemes, Active Travel Projects, Report Writing, Site Visits, Problem Investigation, Assessment, Communication Skills, Organisational Skills, Prioritisation, Microsoft Packages, AutoCAD

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (Pro rata for part time) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 30th April 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician within the Traffic & Safety Team at Leicestershire County Council. We are looking for an individual to join the team and provide high quality traffic management and road safety initiatives for the benefit of people living, working, and travelling in Leicestershire. About the Role This role has two vacant positions This role will involve working alongside colleagues in the Traffic & Safety team, which covers a variety of areas such as Traffic Management, Road Safety, Road Safety Education, Bikeability and School Crossing Patrols. As a Technician you will be responsible for assisting with the design, and delivery of traffic-management and road safety schemes across Leicestershire. These projects will involve small-scale highway improvements such as new signing and lining schemes, Traffic Regulation Orders, Traffic Calming, Casualty Reduction schemes, and active travel projects. The successful candidate will have excellent communications skills as the role also involves responding to road safety queries and concerns from residents, businesses, Councillors and other third-parties within Leicestershire. Other key duties and responsibilities involve writing technical and non-technical reports, inclusive of frequent site visits for problem investigation and assessment. Knowledge of current highways legislation and Department for Transport (DfT) guidance is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided (Highways Act, Traffic Management Act, TSRGD, the Traffic Signs Manuals, DfT Local Transport Notes) Good organisations skills and the ability to prioritise work is an essential requirement as the role involves working in a fast-paced hybrid working environment with diverse priorities, and challenging deadlines. Use and experience of Microsoft packages are also essential requirements with experience of Confirm and AutoCAD advantageous. About You To apply for this post, you must have experience of: * NVQ3 or equivalent, i.e. BTEC in Civil Engineering or A-Levels A-C in relevant subjects or experience of Working in an engineering setting, including design, management, maintenance or administrative processes in relation to highways infrastructure. * Experience of accurately capturing, storing and retrieving information to meet customer and organisational and needs. * Problem investigation and assessment * Engagement with customers, including attending and producing materials for meetings and exhibitions * Good verbal and written communication skills * Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work * Good IT skills, including the ability to learn the use of specific highways software such as Confirm In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign]. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Ashley Hughes- Senior Engineer (Traffic & Safety) Telephone: Ashley.Hughes@leics.gov.uk [Ashley.Hughes@leics.gov.uk] Email: 0116 305 0660 How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support [https://emss.org.uk/support]. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006]. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]

Responsibilities

The Technician will assist with the design and delivery of traffic management and road safety schemes, including small-scale highway improvements and active travel projects. Key duties also involve responding to road safety queries from stakeholders and writing technical and non-technical reports following site investigations.