Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £26,421 - £27,334

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location(s): Westmorland and Furness Anchor Building - Penrith, Barrow or Kendal

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

This role is for a Traffic Management Technician covering works and projects across the Westmorland and Furness Council area.

As part of the Traffic Management Team this role will include being involved with the preparation, design and processing of temporary and permanent traffic regulation schemes (including works tickets for road safety and casualty reduction, parking and small-scale traffic management schemes), liaising with the public and stakeholders and working with colleagues within the highways service.

This is a predominantly office-based role with some site visits, and we are looking for an organised and enthusiastic person who is a team player.

The post is public facing, and the candidate should have good communication / person / written skills and be able to work in a team environment.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent customer service skills and a flexible approach.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 6th October 2024

Interview date: 14th October 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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