Job details Job reference REQ00000019203 Date posted 17/11/2025 Application closing date 19/12/2025 Location Workington Salary £28,598 - £29,540 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time
Traffic Management Technician - CMB2140e Job description
Join Cumberland Council as a Traffic Management Technician
Are you ready to make a real impact on road safety and traffic flow in your community? Cumberland Council is seeking a Traffic Management Technician to join our Highways Transport and Fleet Service. In this role, you'll help design and implement temporary and permanent traffic schemesincluding casualty reduction, cycleways, and parking solutionswhile collecting and analysing accident and traffic data to inform improvements.
Were looking for someone with a relevant technical or vocational qualification and experience in a technical team environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage budgets up to £500,000 are essential. Youll be part of a supportive team, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and develop your skills in a flexible and collaborative workplace.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact by email at
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants
as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 19/12/2025
- Interview date: w/c 05/01/2026
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
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