Technician

As part of this role you will assist in the design and delivery of strategic traffic management and safety related schemes across Leicestershire. This will include the implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders., We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

You will have experience of liaising with customers using a variety of methods, whilst being able to of investigate, assess, and solve problems whilst communicating outcomes effectively. A key element will include interpreting and writing technical and non-technical reports whilst providing technical advice to a variety of audiences. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with diverse priorities. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. In return you will get a chance to manage and support exciting and innovative projects that will provide the blueprint for road safety across Leicestershire About You To apply for this post, you must have:

• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Problem investigation and assessment skills
• Good IT skills, including the ability to learn the use of specific highways software such as Confirm.
• IT in a design office/ business environment including Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
• Engagement with customers, including attending and producing materials for meetings and exhibitions
• Experience of accurately capturing, storing and retrieving information to meet customer and organisational and needs
We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician within the Traffic & Safety Team at Leicestershire County Council, one of the best performing councils in the country. The successful applicant will join a motivated, friendly team of professionals committed to providing high quality traffic management and road safety initiatives throughout Leicestershire.

As a Technician you will enjoy a competitive salary, as well as a generous benefits package, including pension, flexible working, and annual leave. You will also have access to training and development opportunities, as well as support and guidance from your colleagues and managers. Leicestershire County Council is committed to smarter working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service. Our diverse team operates a hybrid working approach partially working from our offices in County Hall, Glenfield and partially working from home. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake site visits and attend in person meetings, when required.