Senior Officer - Traffic Signals OCC609582 Kidlington, England
Job description
Job details
Salary range: £37,261 - £40,478 per annum
Work location: Ron Groves House, Kidlington
Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Thursday 6th July 2023
Interview date: Week commencing 17th July 2023
RED AMBER GREEN - We have career opportunities for those with experience in the design, operation and maintenance of traffic signals as well as those seeking a career change, specialism or have an interest in traffic signals
About the role
This role manages both routine and reactive maintenance of traffic signals across the County, advises and quality checks proposals for new signals and oversees the implementation of proposals from third parties.
The post will have a leading role in making sure the County’s traffic signals are effectively maintained, remain optimised for local circumstances, and can be utilised to mitigate congestion on the network as part of contingency planning and that new schemes for signals are designed and installed to national and local standards and work to manage traffic flows on congested roads.
This is a key role in the delivery of the County Council’s priorities to promote active travel and behavioural change.
Is this you?
If you have 5 years or more experience in the management/design or operation of traffic signals, our Senior roles would be ideal for you.
Rewards and benefits
- Culture of flexible working
- Technology to support agile working where role permits
- Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
- Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Keith Stenning, Head of Network Management, on 07584 581214 or email on [email protected]
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We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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