Network Controller - GLA14317

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Network Controller to manage traffic control systems and driver information systems. The ideal candidate should have an HND/HNC in a technical field, strong communication skills, and flexibility in working hours. This full-time position offers a salary range of £43,956.89 - £51,154.27 plus additional payments for non-standard working hours.

Benefits

26 days paid annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Occupational Sickness Pay

Staff Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in operating traffic control/monitoring systems.
• Understanding of traffic control systems.
• Flexible approach to working irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Involved in traffic control and driver information systems operation.
• Operate Glasgow City Council's network management/control systems.

Skills

Good communication skills

Logical and methodical thinking

Ability to cope with pressure

Excellent IT skills

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent in a technical or science discipline

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for a Network Controller to join our Traffcom service on a permanent basis.

NRS brings together a diverse range of Glasgow City Council operational, technical and development services that focus on sustainable transport, place making and delivering essential city services.

If you're interested in working within a service that touches on all aspects within the city, please read on.

Position Details

Located within the Glasgow Operations Centre, you will be involved in the operation of Glasgow City Council's traffic control and driver information systems and other network management /control systems.

You must have good communication skills, be logical and methodical with the ability to cope with pressure. Excellent IT skills, knowledge of using complex computer systems and being capable of taking responsibility and making operational decisions is essential.

An HND/HNC or equivalent in a technical or science discipline, previous experience in the operation of traffic control/monitoring systems and an understanding of traffic control systems is essential. A flexible approach to working irregular hours to meet the needs of the Service is also required.

Further details regarding what this role entails are noted within the Role Profile for the post, whilst the Person Specification document confirms the key competencies you are required to demonstrate in your application.

Contract Details

Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week plus an average of 0.33 hours contractual overtime per week

Work Pattern: The work pattern will consist of rota working on one of the following patterns, with the exact pattern to be confirmed at the point of offer:

• 5 days early (07:00 - 15:30), 2 days off, 5 days late (15:30 - 00:00), 3 days off, repeated; or,
• 4 days early (07:00 - 18:30), 4 days off, 4 days late (12:30 - 00:00), 4 days off, repeated.

Annual Salary: £43,956.89 - £51,154.27 on an incremental scale

Additional Payments: In addition to the annual salary the role attracts a non-standard work pattern/hours (NSWPH) payment of £10,930 per annum.

Key Pre-Employment Information

The position requires a Level 1 Disclosure. For further information on this scheme, please visit mygov.scot/working-jobs/finding-a-job/disclosure/. The cost of this check will be met by the successful candidate.

As part of the pre-employment checks for this post the successful candidate(s) will have to undergo a Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 1 check which assesses the honesty, integrity, reliability, and overall suitability for clearance of non-police personnel who have unsupervised physical and/or remote access to police premises, classified police information and/or intelligence, financial or operational assets, and/or police systems.

Application Packs

Benefits of working with us

Glasgow City Council employees have access to a wide-ranging and generous benefits package. If you're successful in your job application, you'll have access to these benefits which include:

• 26 days (182 hours) paid annual leave, rising to 29 days (203) hours after 5 years' service
• 12.5 days (87.5 hours) paid public holidays each year
• Local government pension scheme
• Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Occupational Sickness Pay
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Glasgow Credit Union

For guidance on completing your application, and to view other benefits on offer for employees of Glasgow City Council, please visit the following link: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/vacancies

Details on our policies are available here.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone [phone]. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

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