Public Transport Technician – Field Ops & Data

Golearnleicestershire; Glenfield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting a full-time Public Transport Technician to support the Sustainable Travel Team in improving county public transport information and infrastructure. The role involves outdoor tasks, lone working, and daily vehicle checks, with a provided vehicle for duties.

You will audit bus stops, input data, and assist in producing notices and timetables, requiring a driving licence and basic Word/Excel skills. Flexibility for out-of-hours work is also expected.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or English/Maths GCSE at grade A-C, or demonstrable public-facing work experience.
• Hold a valid full driving licence.
• Competent with Word/Excel to input and organise data.
• Able to use manual/power tools to fit/repair bus stop fixtures.
• Aware of health and safety requirements and PPE usage.
• Able to plan, prioritise and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install and display roadside public transport information and replace facilities as needed.
• Audit and inspect bus stop facilities including flags, shelters, and timetable cases.
• Input and update information into databases/spreadsheets.
• Assist with collection, manipulation and analysis of bus service data.
• Help prepare roadside notices, timetables and waysides.

Skills

Data input

MS Word

MS Excel

Self-motivated

Geographical knowledge

Flexibility

PPE awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 or GCSE A-C in English/Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power tools

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting a full-time Public Transport Technician to support the Sustainable Travel Team in improving county public transport information and infrastructure. The role involves outdoor tasks, lone working, and daily vehicle checks, with a provided vehicle for duties.

You will audit bus stops, input data, and assist in producing notices and timetables, requiring a driving licence and basic Word/Excel skills. Flexibility for out-of-hours work is also expected.