Traffic Signals & Asset Coordination Officer

Environment Journal; Kirklees; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

LGPS pension

Training and development

Nearby Huddersfield office

Flexible leave

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is hiring a Technical Officer for the Urban Traffic Control team in Kirklees. The role focuses on coordinating traffic signals, permits, and asset information to support safe highway operations.

We offer flexible hybrid working, generous leave, LGPS pension, and training opportunities. The position is based in Huddersfield with office access near transport links.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, NVQ Level 2, or the ability to work at that level.
• Experience with contractors, permits, technical records, invoices, asset information or customer enquiries would be helpful, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Help to manage the traffic signals maintenance contractor and check worksheets and invoices.
• Prepare street works permit applications and register traffic signal switch-offs.
• Coordinate with Network Management colleagues where utility or other highway works may affect UTC assets.
• Support the recovery of costs for damage to traffic management equipment.
• Respond to apparatus enquiries and collate technical information.
• Maintain accurate records and support safe, compliant working practices.
• Respond to customer enquiries.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

NVQ Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic record systems

Job description

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is hiring a Technical Officer for the Urban Traffic Control team in Kirklees. The role focuses on coordinating traffic signals, permits, and asset information to support safe highway operations.

We offer flexible hybrid working, generous leave, LGPS pension, and training opportunities. The position is based in Huddersfield with office access near transport links.