Career Grade Technician Traffic Signals Systems & Operations

Lincoln, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Job Introduction
Are you interested in helping to maintain the efficient flow of traffic on Lincolnshire's roads? Then this may be the job for you! We have a vacancy within the Traffic Signals team for a Career Grade Technician based at Lancaster House in Lincoln.
You will assist with the operation and maintenance of LCC's traffic signals through the use of cutting edge traffic control systems, investigate and respond to problems and incidents occurring on the road network and report and manage faults that occur with our signals and other intelligent transport systems that we operate.
There is a staff rota to provide coverage of our systems between 0730 - 1730, ensuring that network operations are managed effectively through use of adaptive control systems and CCTV and faults are reported in a timely manner - either from home or in our newly commissioned incident room in Lancaster House. Good communication skills are important for this role as you will be liaising closely with our maintenance contractor, the police and members of the public.
You will be joining a friendly, established team with many year's experience. We will provide mentoring and training tor you learn the art of traffic control and assist with your professional development. As a Career Grade post, there is the opportunity (subject to professional milestones being reached) to progress through from Assistant Technician (G3) to Technician (G5) through to Senior Technician (G7). A driving licence is desirable as site based work will form a significant part of this role.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

"Green book" Local Government terms and conditions
Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
Free financial wellbeing advice

Further details can be found here:
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of .
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Anthony Gent on
Closing date: 31/10/25
Interviews: week commencing 10/11/25.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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Career Grade Technician - Traffic Signals Systems & Operations