Senior Site Technician

CPI Local; Birmingham, Manchester, Stafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CPI Local is seeking a Senior Site Technician for a field-based role across the UK, with a new Stafford office forming the central base. The post involves installing and removing traffic survey equipment, cameras, counters and ANPR, plus data handling and site checks.

You will drive a company van, undertake overnight stays, and work with the Operations Manager to resolve issues and improve delivery. Midlands/Stafford focus with nationwide travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in field-based technician roles such as installation or surveying.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Comfort working at height and with power tools.
• Ability to read maps and follow site plans.

Responsibilities

• Install, check and remove traffic survey equipment across the UK.
• Install CCTV cameras, traffic counters, ANPR and monitoring gear.
• Use power tools and work at height following safety procedures.
• Drive a company van to survey locations with overnight stays.
• Download, manage and check survey data before returning to the office.
• Carry out site checks for correct visibility, angle and coverage.
• Read maps and site plans accurately and follow installation instructions.
• Record installation/removal photographs and site records.
• Identify and report issues with access or coverage.
• Support junior technicians and coordinate with the Operations Manager.

Skills

Driving licence

Field-based experience

Tools usage

Maps/site plans

Data handling

Problem solving

Tools

CCTV installation

Survey data software

Job description

Location: Midlands, Birmingham / Manchester area preferred

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

A newly created opportunity has arisen with an established and growing traffic design consultancy and data collection business following the award of a major new project in the North of England.

As part of this expansion, my client has opened a new office in Stafford, which will become the central base for the successful Senior Site Technician.

This is a hands-on field-based role combining equipment installation, site work, technology and data. You will install and remove traffic survey equipment, check installations, download and manage survey data and help ensure projects run smoothly.

The role

• Install, check and remove traffic survey equipment across the UK.
• Install battery-powered CCTV cameras, traffic counters, ANPR and other monitoring equipment.
• Use power tools and work at height where required, following appropriate safety procedures.
• Drive a company van to survey locations, with some overnight stays and occasional travel further afield.
• Download, manage and check survey data before returning it to the office.
• Carry out site checks to ensure equipment has the correct visibility, angle and coverage.
• Read maps, site plans and installation instructions accurately.
• Complete installation/removal photographs and site records.
• Identify and report issues with access, equipment positioning or survey coverage.
• Support junior technicians and work closely with the Operations Manager to resolve issues and improve delivery.

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience working in a field-based technician, installation, highways, utilities, traffic survey, CCTV, construction or similar role.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Confidence driving a small company van.
• Good practical skills and confidence using tools.
• Ability to work at height and climb ladders safely.
• Good understanding of maps, site plans and location-based instructions.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to download, transfer or upload data.