Traffic Management Technician WMF2528e

Connected Local Government; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking a Traffic Management Technician to join their Traffic Management Team. This role involves translating design outputs into actionable instructions and supporting the consultation processes for Traffic Regulation Orders. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of traffic management principles and strong analytical skills, particularly with CAD and GIS software. This position offers the chance to work on significant community-focused projects aimed at improving road safety and transport infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Good understanding of traffic management principles and road safety.
• Confidence in analyzing data and using CAD and GIS-based software.
• Proactive and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Translate design outputs into deliverable works instructions.
• Support consultation and legal processes for Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Assist with the delivery of road safety projects.

Skills

Traffic management principles

Data analysis

CAD software

GIS software

Strong communication skills

Workload management

Job description

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a committed and technically capable individual to join our Traffic Management Team in South Lakeland as a Traffic Management Technician. The Traffic Management Team plays a central role in designing and developing traffic management and road safety schemes and progressing both Temporary and Permanent Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs and TTROs). The team also provides technical support across the wider highways service and acts as a key point of contact for Councillors and the public.

This Technician role is essential to the successful delivery of various traffic and road safety projects. You will work closely with the team to translate design outputs into deliverable works instructions, ensuring that traffic management and safety improvements are implemented effectively. Your work will include supporting the consultation and legal processes required for Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs and TTROs), and assisting with the delivery of road safety projects.

The role requires a good understanding of traffic management principles, road safety, and national highway design standards. You will need to be confident in analysing data, using CAD and GIS‑based software, and providing technical advice to colleagues and stakeholders. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage workloads to tight deadlines, and a proactive, flexible approach are key to success in this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking council that is committed to improving road safety and transport infrastructure. You will be joining a supportive team with a shared goal of delivering high‑quality, community‑focused projects. The role offers the chance to work on a wide range of schemes, from local safety improvements to major infrastructure projects.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 8th January 2026

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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