Senior Technician Sign Services

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Mountsorrel Depot Hawcliffe Road Mountsorrel. LE12 7AH

Salary: 35451 - 39165 (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours:37 hours/week full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th April 2026

Interview Date(s): w/c 13th April 2026 Please note: interviews will be in person

About the Role

We are looking for a Sign Services Senior Technician to support the delivery of high quality traffic signs and sign maintenance services across the this role you will help coordinate installation and maintenance works ensure signage meets national standards and contribute to the safe and efficient management of the highway network.

You will also provide guidance and support to traffic management supervisor technicians and operatives helping to maintain a consistent professional service. provide technical advice on traffic sign regulations and standards coordinate work programmes order materials liaise with 3rd party contractors ensure all works meet health and safety and quality requirements

This role is a safety critical post and consequently subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures. A copy of our Substance Testing Policy Procedure and Guidance is available upon request.

About You

To apply for this post you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• The essential qualification for this role is a relevant BTEC Higher qualification (Highways Civil Engineering Construction or equivalent) Or clear demonstrable evidence of equivalent skills and experience. Although not essential it would be desirable if you also had NHSS 12D M7 Managers Client Officer SMST Sector Scheme / Chapter 8 accreditations and a full UK Driving Licence.
• It would be desirable if you had experience of Signlab software with Mimaki flatbed printing with Mimaki Printer / cutter and with Laminator.
• You have experience of working in highways construction or a related operational service developing and working as part of a project team on temporary traffic management projects.
• You have strong problem solving planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines. You also have experience of collaborative working with customers and key stakeholders to deliver outputs and outcomes
• Good communication presentation and teamwork skills remaining calm and positive in challenging situations; you are able to adopt a flexible approach. You also have Strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
• You have the ability to apply health & safety requirements in the working environment; you have a good knowledge of current highway and temporary traffic management and maintenance standards and current legislation policies and procedures relevant to the service.
• You have good IT skills and have the ability to learn the use of service specific systems and software. You are competent at reading drawings plans and technical documents use of CAD is desired.
  
  

In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working which may include part time working job sharing term-time working flexible start and finish times and hybrid working depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussionplease contact:

John Benson Highway Works Manager

Telephone:

Email:

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement see the How to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

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