Technical Support Officer Permanent | Full Time | Preston

Salary 27269 - 31067 Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Preston

International Sponsorship this role isnotopen to international sponsorship

The Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) Service is a key part of the authorities plans for the future it is integral in ensuring the effective operation of Lancashires highway network. The UTMC Service is made up of 2 key sub teams each focusing on different elements of Traffic Signal Control seeking to maintain improve and optimise existing installations as well as delivering new innovative and efficient signal sites throughout Lancashire.

UTMC Design and Technical The team undertakes a full traffic signal/UTMC design service with modelling and assessment leading to commissioning and validation. They also provide technical acceptance on behalf of the highway authority for installations proposed as part of new developments. The team optimises the performance of Lancashires network using UTMC and ITS systems.

UTMC Operations and Maintenance Manage and supervise the UTMC term service maintain and update the UTMC teams asset inventory. Respond to customer queries on existing UTMC installations.

Technical Support Officer (Grade 6)

UTMC Operations and Maintenance Manage and supervise the UTMC term service maintain and update the UTMC teams asset inventory. Respond to customer queries on existing UTMC installations.

This is an important role within the Operations and Maintenance strand of the UTMC Team. The post holder will undertake all the core administration activities for the whole UTMC Team and will be the focal point for handling queries relating to existing UTMC assets. Understanding and operating bespoke software and systems is a key aspect of the role therefore proven experience of learning and working with new systems is key. Raising invoices and tracking financial spend is another workstream the post holder will be heavily involved with.

The post holder will be a highly motivated individual and must have good communication and organisational skills to allow them to flourish within the role. The post holder will need to manage multiple workstreams therefore being able to proactively plan activities to ensure works are delivered on time is key.

The post is a permanent full-time position (37 hours per week) and your office base will be County Hall Preston. However there will be an expectation for the successful candidate to work from a range of locations if needed. The role is not solely office or home based and site visits will be required. The post is an essential car user post so a full driving license is required and use of your own vehicle which must be insured for business use.

Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits:

Benefits: Theres fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance youll love with up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays 2 additional days at Christmas and then further days that can be purchased too we have a generous Local Government pension with shared AVCs available then a benefits package which has everything from dog care to day care holidays at home or abroad long service awards Medicash inclusivity support groups discounts on white goods and electronics cycle to work schemes salary sacrifice car lease schemes eye tests and prescription support plus much more.

More information about these can be found on our website

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

Please see the job description and person specification for more details and if you would like to discuss the post further please contact Greg Bonneror by email

PLEASE NOTE: Any attached CVs must clearly address how the candidate specifically meets the essential & desirable criteria on the role profile.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description & Person Specification