Technician (Engineering Services)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician to join our Engineering Services team at Leicestershire County Council, one of the best performing councils in the country. We've achieved several decades of high performance, with our success recognised by national Government, industry awards and our residents. The successful applicant will join a motivated, friendly team of professionals committed to delivering public sector road maintenance and highway improvements that offer best value for money whilst simultaneously pushing the boundaries of innovation and carbon savings in construction. Our team has a track record of incorporating recycled materials and innovative construction techniques to reduce costs and our impact on the environment. As part of the role, you will report to the Engineers and assist them in efficiently designing various Highway maintenance schemes and processing Vehicular Access applications. Your goal will be to ensure that these projects are delivered within the set timeframes and budget constraints. 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 also be expected to visit construction sites on location., 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.

• NVQ3 or equivalent, i.e. BTEC in Civil Engineering or A-Levels A-C in relevant subjects or have demonstrable experience (if you don't hold these qualifications, Leicestershire County Council is able to offer a Level 3 Apprenticeship to candidates with school qualifications that allow entry onto the scheme).
Experience:
• Ideally the successful candidate will have worked in an engineering setting, including design, maintenance, or administrative processes in relation to highways infrastructure.
• Candidates with experience working in a commercial environment and delivering projects and programmes to time, quality and cost will also be considered.
• Experience of accurately capturing, storing and retrieving information to meet customer and organisational and needs.
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of current highway design standards, construction techniques, asset management principles or maintenance standards.
Skills and Competencies:
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Good IT skills, including the ability to learn the use of service specific systems and software.
You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities, and the ability to apply this to all situations. In addition, 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., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Leicestershire County Council is the local highway authority for the county, responsible for maintaining 2,575 miles of roads. We plan and deliver roadworks throughout the year, as well as providing gritting services in winter. We also work with developers and partners to ensure that new developments have appropriate and sustainable highway infrastructure. We are committed to providing a safe, efficient, and accessible transport network for all road users in Leicestershire. Our Engineering Services team has a track record of incorporating recycled materials and innovative construction techniques to reduce costs and our impact on the environment. They are responsible for the efficient design, planning and project management of multiple Highway construction schemes and maintenance works to achieve delivery within time and cost targets, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality management systems.