Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow-in-FurnessContract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
Are you an organised and motivated individual who wants to make a difference to how our roads are managed? Are you an excellent communicator willing to engage with applicants, internal teams and all stakeholders? Are you interested in working for an organisation that is committed to providing exceptional service to local communities and customers, where you can make a difference?
We’re looking for 2 x Traffic Management Technicians with a focus on Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs) to join our dedicated team. This role is essential in supporting highway improvements, utility works, and events to take place safety by ensuring temporary restrictions are processed accurately and on time.
What you’ll be doing:
Who we are looking for…
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised and detail-oriented, communicates clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders, has a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and is comfortable using IT systems, enjoys working as part of a team with a commitment to excellent customer service, and brings a proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude with a passion for making a difference in local communities. While experience in traffic management or highways is helpful, it’s not essential, as full training will be provided.
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:
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 20th July 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
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.
