Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician as we are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our Traffic Signals/Advanced Design sub team within Transport Projects and Programmes Team at Leicestershire County Council. About the Role As a Technician, you will support Senior Engineers in the development and delivery of a wide range of transport and highway improvement schemes. These include traffic signal renewals, junction improvements, walking and cycling infrastructure, new signal-controlled crossings, intelligent transport systems and road safety projects. The role involves undertaking preliminary and detailed design, preparing technical drawings and documentation, site supervision, traffic signal commissioning, junction modelling using specialist software packages, and supporting projects through to successful delivery. The successful applicant will also be expected to visit construction sites on location.

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C / 4-9 or equivalent), or relevant demonstrable experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, to manage workloads and produce reports
• Experience using GIS (Geographical Information Systems) or similar mapping software to record, interrogate and extract data
• Ability to read, interpret and work with maps, plans and technical information.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, customers and external stakeholders
• Ability to work to tight timescales, agreed timescales and be a self starter to manage your own workload.
In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a . This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 word) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the section on our career site., About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following

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