Technical Assistant (2 posts)

West Dunbartonshire Council; Dumbarton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking two motivated Technical Assistants for its Roads and Transportation section. The role involves inspecting roads and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, utilizing asset management systems, and processing permits. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of NRSWA, a problem-solving attitude, and the ability to work well in teams. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, a generous leave entitlements, and access to a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

25 days annual leave increasing yearly

Employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NRSWA and Streetworks Supervisor qualification preferred.
• Experience with asset management systems and defect prioritization is essential.
• Flexible attitude and team player.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Roads and Footways and other assets.
• Utilize asset management systems and assist with coordination.
• Process permits and monitor the condition of the Roads Network.

Skills

Knowledge of NRSWA

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Aurora

GIS systems

Job description

Salary: £32,811.70 - £35,549.05 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Description

PAY AWARD PENDING.

West Dunbartonshire Council are looking for two experienced and motivated individuals for the post of Technical Assistant to provide a wide range of services within the Roads and Transportation section.

The postholders will be responsible for:
• Inspection of Roads and Footways and other assets under the remit of Roads and Transportation
• Utilising Asset Management systems and assisting with Aurora for defects and road works co-ordination
• Processing of permits and third party claims
• Assist with monitoring the condition of the Roads Network for the area
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and other legislation
• Dealing with enquiries and complaints

The successful candidates should have excellent knowledge of NRSWA (preferably with Streetworks Supervisor qualification), Chapter 8 of the TSRGD and asset management systems. A working knowledge of identification, assessment and prioritisation of defects would be expected. Familiarity with Aurora and GIS systems would be beneficial. A flexible attitude with an aptitude for problem solving and being able to work well in a team would be essential.

The Individual

The successful candidate will benefit from the following:

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
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