Highways Technical Assistant

LAPV; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government council is seeking a Technical Assistant to provide vital support to highway teams. You will manage databases, produce technical drawings, and assist in highway operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits such as a local government pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts for shopping and gyms

Travel loans

Confidential health support

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to Highway Operation teams.
• Contribute to the delivery of effective highway works.
• Manage databases and spreadsheets for operations.
• Produce presentation quality maps and technical drawings.
• Organise Traffic Regulation Orders as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communicator

Good decision-making skills

Ability to prioritise and organise workload

Job description

Would you like to be part of one of our friendly, welcoming Highways teams, who are proud to manage all aspects of the highway network? If so, you are just what we are looking for!

Our county includes a number of vibrant Market towns and two beautiful National Parks with easy access to York Leeds and Newcastle.

Join us in keeping this vital and scenic network running smoothly.

The Role

As a Technical Assistant, reporting direct to the Area Manager you will:

• Provide technical assistance to Highway Operation teams
• Contribute to the delivery of effective highway works through tasks as assigned by the Area Manager and identified through target setting and monitoring, performance appraisal and development and training
• Management interrogation and co-ordination of complex databases and spread sheets
• Production of presentation quality maps, plans and technical drawings
• Contribute to the data collection to develop the revenue and capital scheme delivery
• Organising, preparation and implementation of permanent and temporary Traffic Regulation Orders as assigned

For more details, please see our Job Description.

Find out more about working in our Highways directorate here: Highways Opportunities

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong analytical skills
• Be an excellent communicator
• Have good decision‑making skills
• Be able to prioritise and organise their own workload as well as being able to work well within a busy team environment.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• Alocal government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• Travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

Contact and apply

For further information about the role please contact Melisa Burnham via email ([e-mail]) or phone [phone]).

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.