Senior Technician – Traffic Signals Installation and Maintenance
£31,015 - £34,811 per year
We are seeking a Senior Technician – Traffic Signals Installation and Maintenance to join the Traffic Signals and UTMC Team, undertaking the maintenance, fault repair and installation of traffic signals and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) across County Durham.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
In this role, you will support the Senior Traffic Signals Maintenance Engineer in carrying out inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs, as well as the installation and commissioning of traffic signal and intelligent transport equipment.
You will play a key role in ensuring traffic signal assets operate safely, efficiently and effectively across the county's highway network, helping to maintain network performance and support road user safety.
We encourage you to contact Brent Frankland, Team Leader - Traffic Signals & UTMC via email at brent.frankland@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You should possess:
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on week commencing 16th November 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
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 and neurodivergent 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.
Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
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
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.
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WHAT IS INVOLVED?
In this role, you will support the Senior Traffic Signals Maintenance Engineer in carrying out inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs, as well as the installation and commissioning of traffic signal and intelligent transport equipment.
You will play a key role in ensuring traffic signal assets operate safely, efficiently and effectively across the county's highway network, helping to maintain network performance and support road user safety.
We encourage you to contact Brent Frankland, Team Leader - Traffic Signals & UTMC via email at brent.frankland@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You should possess:
- A Level 3 Electrical qualification, ONC in electrical engineering, or be working towards an HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience of electrical installation and or maintenance work.
- A commitment to safe working practices and high-quality service delivery.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on week commencing 16th November 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
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 and neurodivergent 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.
Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
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
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.
CONNECT WITH US
Follow us on Instagram
Like us on Facebook
Visit our website
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- £31,015 - £34,811 per year