Job Description

We are looking for an individual with significant traffic signals installation, maintenance, electrical testing and fault-finding experience to join the traffic signals and UTMC team to undertake traffic signal installation and maintenance functions across County Durham.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will be responsible for undertaking traffic signal installation and maintenance functions including the identification and repair for traffic signal faults, inspections and electrical testing.



You will have significant experience of the operation, installation, commissioning and testing of traffic signals and intelligent transport infrastructure.



You will be able to work on your own using your own initiative to respond to, identify and rectify faults in a timely manner.



We encourage you to contact Brent Frankland, Team Leader, via email at brent.frankland@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will have significant experience of the operation, installation, commissioning and testing of traffic signals and intelligent transport infrastructure.



You will have a formal electrical qualification in either:
City and Guilds 2330 in Electrotechnical Technology or equivalent City and Guilds 2365 in Electrical Installation and 2329 testing and inspection certificate or equivalent BTEC National Certificate (Electrical) or equivalent. Proven electrical experience related to traffic signals.
Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.




If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held week commencing 12 January 2026.



We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us)



Hybrid working arrangements are not available for this post.



Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2083/How-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us)



If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentNE@durham.gov.uk



We welcome applications from disabled people and those who are or consider themselves to be neurodivergent.



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