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Traffic Management Technician

  • Location: Matlock, DE4 3AG
  • Salary: £18 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted about 19 hours ago

  • Sector: Non-core sector
  • Contact: Joanna Davies
  • Contact Email: joanna.davies@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 23 October 2025
  • Expiry Date: 23 November 2025
  • Job Ref: V-312676
On behalf of our client, Nrl Recruitment a Traffic Management Technician for work based in the Matlock area.

If you are interested, please forward an up to date CV and a contact phone number to joanna.davies@nrl.co.uk

Role: Traffic Management Technician
Duration:  9 months contract to cover maternity leave
Location:   Derbyshire Constabulary County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG 
Rate:  £18p/h PAYE
Hours:   F/T – Hybrid working available, days TBC.


Key result areas include:
  • To maintain an efficient road network by the avoidance, elimination or reduction of road congestion, or other disruption on the road network by coordination of roadworks and events on the network
  • Assist with correspondence and reports in relation to network planning matters.
  • Develop and implement an abnormal loads notification system to ensure and maintain a safe and reliable highway network.
  • Co-ordinate and approve the movement of Abnormal Loads throughout Derbyshire
  • Contribute towards solutions to address the needs and safety of road users.
  • Dealing with matters associated with road works and special events to ensure that interruptions to traffic flow are minimised.
  • Carry out site and traffic movement inspections, some of which may be outside normal office hours.
  • Implement management data system to identify which structures are heavily trafficked.
  • Identify routes that need to be on the resilient network
  • Prepare letters and reports and assessments for internal /external parties within reasonable timescales.
  • Investigate and respond to data enquiries relating to the movement of abnormal loads.
  • Respond to external organisations in relation to abnormal load movements and road works.
  • Update and assist in the management of the data held in the Asset inventory.
  • Work closely with Civil Parking to ensure good maintenance of signs and lines; help carry out Parking Compliance Surveys, and deal with parking appeals as required.
 
General Responsibilities:
  • Equality and Diversity: Act in accordance with the Council’s Equality and Diversity policy.
  • Health and Safety: Ensure own compliance with the Council’s Health & Safety policy/procedures and that of any resources you have responsibility for.
  • Risk Management: Contribute to risk awareness through carrying out of duties and raise issues where appropriate.
  • Information Security: Comply with the Council’s policies on information security including the ICT Security Policy, Internet and Email Policy and Safe Haven Guidance.
 
Experience
  • Knowledge of Traffic Management techniques and applications
  • Use of computer systems in particular familiarity and competency in MS Office/MapInfo and Access Database and Excel applications
  • Experience of working flexibly within a team
 
Skills and knowledge
  • Relevant regulations, standards and legislation including The Highways Act, The road Traffic Regulation Act, The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1988 (C&U) and the Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003 (STGO), Traffic Management Act 2004
  • Ability to prepare and maintain work programmes and work with minimum supervision Proven ability to work flexibly as part of a team Knowledge of local government policies and practices
  • Computer Aided Design skills.
  • Understanding of health and safety procedures in the workplace and for project development and supervision.
  • Probing at interview and to work independently with initiative Proficient in the use of ICT
  • Good communication skills with Public, Elected Members and other departments/agencies.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able explain technical issues and liaise confidently with a range of internal and external people
  • Proven analytical and problem solving skills Ability to research, analyse and present information Ability to write letters and reports.
  • A knowledge of Traffic Legislation Efficient in the use of software associated with the movement of Abnormal Loads, Electronic Service Delivery of Abnormal Loads ESDAL
 
 










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