Assistant Traffic Management Technician - WMF2311e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Penrith is seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual as an Assistant Traffic Management Technician. This role involves assisting with the preparation and design of traffic schemes, supporting public engagement, and working closely with the Highways service. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. The position offers a range of benefits including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in customer service is important.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and design of traffic schemes.
• Support processing of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
• Engage with public and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Highways colleagues.

Skills

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual to join our Eden team as an Assistant Traffic Management Technician. This is a key support role, helping to deliver a wide range of traffic and road safety schemes across Eden.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, design and processing of both temporary and permanent traffic schemes. This includes developing works packages for small-scale projects to improve road safety and reduce casualties, introduce parking schemes and other traffic management projects.
• Support the processing of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), contribute to data collection and analysis, and help with public and stakeholder engagement.
• This is predominantly an office-based role with some site visits required. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Highways service and be involved in responding to enquiries, preparing reports, and issuing instructions to contractors.
• The role is public facing, so strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are essential.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, a team player, and has a flexible approach to work. Excellent customer service skills, and confidence using Microsoft Office and other computer systems are also important.

Benefits

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

How to apply

Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments below:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

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