UTC Technical Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; Híbrido; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible/hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development

Cycle to Work and Travel Pass

Descripción de la vacante

Kirklees Council is seeking a Technical Officer to join the Urban Traffic Control team. The role combines technical coordination with administrative duties to support the highway network's safe operation.

Experience with traffic signals is helpful but not essential; training will be provided. The role offers flexible hybrid working and opportunities for professional development within a friendly public service team.

Formación

• Strong organisational and IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to present information clearly to different audiences.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Support maintenance of traffic signals and related assets.
• Assist with street works permit applications and register signal switch-offs.
• Coordinate with Network Management on works affecting UTC assets.
• Assist in recovering costs for damage to traffic management equipment.
• Respond to technical enquiries and collate information.
• Maintain accurate records and promote safe working practices.
• Respond to customer enquiries.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team working

IT literacy

Educación

GCSEs Maths & English (C/4+)

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Help Keep Kirklees Moving

Kirklees Council is looking for an organised and dependable Technical Officer to join our Urban Traffic Control team. This varied role provides technical and administrative coordination for the traffic signals, variable message signs and wider traffic management technology that support the safe and efficient operation of the highway network.

Whilst this is a specialist highways team, previous traffic signals experience is not essential; what matters is your ability to manage information accurately, coordinate processes and provide a professional service to colleagues, contractors, customers and other stakeholders.

About the Role

Working within a specialist team, you'll support maintenance, street works, asset enquiries and financial processes. Your work will include:

• Helping to manage the traffic signals maintenance contractor and checking worksheets and invoices.
• Preparing street works permit applications and registering traffic signal switch-offs.
• Coordinating with Network Management colleagues where utility or other highway works may affect UTC assets.
• Supporting the recovery of costs for damage to traffic management equipment.
• Responding to apparatus enquiries and collating technical information.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting safe, compliant working practices.
• Responding to customer enquiries.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can bring sound judgement, attention to detail and a practical approach to a busy service. Experience involving contractors, permits, technical records, invoices, asset information or customer enquiries would be helpful, but training will be provided.

You should have:

• Good organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
• The ability to check and present information accurately for different audiences.
• Clear communication and effective team-working skills.
• The ability to use your initiative and manage work with limited supervision.
• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, NVQ Level 2, or the ability to work at that level.

What We Offer

• A friendly and professional team delivering an important public service.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, supported by flexi-time.
• Generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training and development appropriate to the role.
• A Huddersfield town centre office close to bus and rail stations.
• Health and wellbeing support, employee discounts, Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Closing date

11 November 2026, 11:55 PM