Assistant Traffic Management Technician WMF3158e

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council in Kendal seeks an Assistant Traffic Management Technician to join the South Lakeland Traffic Management Team. This permanent, full-time role supports traffic management, parking and road safety schemes from initial investigation through to delivery.

You will gain exposure to a wide range of activities, with full training provided and opportunities to develop technical knowledge for a long-term career in the profession.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic management, highways, engineering or project delivery is beneficial but not essential.
• Candidate should be organised, reliable and able to manage a varied workload.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, design and delivery of traffic management, parking and road safety schemes.
• Prepare plans, works packages and supporting documentation for traffic management projects.
• Collect, review and analyse traffic, parking and road safety data to inform scheme development.
• Read maps, plans and technical information to support project delivery.
• Assist with TROs and TTROs processing and liaise with contractors.
• Engage with residents, councillors and stakeholders as part of consultations.

Skills

Organised

Communication

MS 365

Attention to detail

Map reading

Teamwork

Customer service

Highways interest

Local area knowledge

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020391 Date posted 18/09/2026 Application closing date 11/10/2026 Location KENDAL Salary 27,274.00 - 27,709.00 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you looking to develop your career in highways, traffic management and road safety?

Who we are looking for…

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Traffic Management Technician to join our South Lakeland Traffic Management Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the development and delivery of traffic management, parking and road safety schemes that make a real difference to local communities.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of traffic management activities, supporting projects from initial investigation and design through to delivery. This role is ideally suited to someone with an interest in highways, civil engineering, transport planning or traffic management who is keen to develop their technical knowledge and build a long-term career in the profession.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the preparation, design and delivery of traffic management, parking and road safety schemes.
• Preparing plans, works packages and supporting documentation for traffic management projects.
• Collecting, reviewing and analysing traffic, parking and road safety data to inform scheme development.
• Using mapping systems, plans and technical information to support project delivery.
• Assisting with the processing of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs).
• Liaising with contractors and colleagues across the Highways service to support project delivery.
• Assisting with consultations and engagement activities for proposed traffic management schemes.
• Responding to enquiries from residents, councillors and stakeholders.
• Undertaking site visits to collect information and monitor scheme progress.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Is organised, reliable and able to manage a varied workload.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft 365 applications and other IT systems.
• Has good attention to detail and enjoys problem-solving.
• Can read and interpret maps, plans and technical information.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Is committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Has an interest in highways, engineering, traffic management or transport-related projects.
• Knowledge of the South Lakeland area and wider Westmorland and Furness road network would be advantageous.

Experience of traffic management, highways, engineering or project delivery would be beneficial, but not essential. Full training and support will be provided, and we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

As part of the team, you will 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. You will also support the processing of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), contribute to data collection and analysis, and help with public and stakeholder engagement.

This is a predominantly 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.

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.

What can we offer you!

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. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note:

If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 11/10/2026

Interview date: 20/10/2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [e-mail].

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.