Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an organised and enthusiastic individual to join our South Lakeland team as an Assistant Traffic Management Technician. This is a key support role, helping to deliver a wide range of traffic and road safety schemes across South Lakeland.
The role
As part of the team, you will assist with the preparation, design and processing of both temporary and permanent traffic schemes. This includes developing works packages for small-scale projects to improve road safety and reduce casualties, introduce parking schemes and other traffic management projects. You will also support the processing of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), contribute to data collection and analysis, and help with public and stakeholder engagement.
Who we are looking for
This is a predominantly office-based role with some site visits required. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Highways service and be involved in responding to enquiries, preparing reports, and issuing instructions to contractors. The role is public facing, so strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are essential.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, a team player, and has a flexible approach to work. Excellent customer service skills, and confidence using Microsoft Office and other computer systems are also important.
What can we offer you
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
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 this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
