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Job details
Job reference
REQ00000016154
Date posted
09/01/2024
Application closing date
11/02/2024
Location
Kendal
Salary
£24,294 - £24,702
Package
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
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Traffic Management Assistant Technician WMF781e
Job description
Traffic Management Technician – WMF781e
Westmorland and Furness Council
Salary: £24,294 - £24,702
Hours: 37
Location: Kendal
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
This role is for the Assistant Traffic Management Technician to be based in County Hall, Kendal covering the South Lakeland locality of the Council.
As part of the Traffic Management Team this role will include being assisting 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), assisting with the public and stakeholders and working with colleagues within the highways service.
Who we are looking for
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
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: 11 February 2024
Interview date: 21 and 22 February 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.
