Road Safety Technician

Ringway Jacobs; Ardleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways service provider is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Road Safety Technician to spearhead initiatives aimed at reducing road casualties across Essex. This dynamic role involves developing educational programs, working with schools, local councils, and strategic partners to enhance road safety awareness.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Competitive salary

Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave

Variety of discounts through RJ Rewards app

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.
• Membership of a relevant Professional Institution is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and awareness raising interventions to children and adults.
• Evaluate effectiveness of road safety interventions.
• Develop and maintain partnerships for targeted road casualty reduction.

Skills

Knowledge of Essex Highway regulations

Building effective working relationships

Educational and evaluation techniques

Education

Educated to RQF Level 3 ('A' level) or equivalent

Job description

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Are you driven by a passion for education and making a tangible impact on community safety? We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Road Safety Technician to be a vital part of our Road Safety team. In this dynamic role, you will spearhead initiatives to reduce road casualties across Essex by developing and supporting innovative educational programmes and interventions. Collaborating closely with schools, local councils, and strategic partners, you will champion road safety awareness and implement best practices to make our roads safer for everyone.

The Role

•Work as part of a road safety interventions delivery team providing education and awareness raising interventions to both children and adults.
•Work closely with partners and stakeholders by providing public facing interventions to support agreed activities to maximise the success of enforcement and road safety campaigns.
•Evaluate effectiveness of the road safety interventions. Monitor delivery of targets of SERP delivery plan.
•Develop and maintain collaborative links with other agencies, interest groups, businesses, schools, colleges and other educational establishments, agencies dealing with people not in education, training or employment, and those involved with disadvantaged and vulnerable communities to develop strong partnerships for targeted road casualty reduction.
•Contribute to the development of appropriate educational materials, including literature and other promotional/engagement aids, to support the partnership.

About You

•Educated to RQF Level 3 (‘A’ level) or equivalent by experience in Highways.
•Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant professional area. Membership of, or working towards, a relevant Professional Institution is desirable.
•Knowledge and application of Essex Highway and Health and Safety regulations.
•Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and people both internally and externally.
•Knowledge and understanding of educational and evaluation techniques

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.