Assistant Traffic Technician

Location: Kendal

Salary: £25,584 - £25,992

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

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.

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. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role head to our careers website Home page | Careers

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 20^th July 2025