Technical Assistant, Administrative​/Clerical

Technical Assistant (Traffic Management).

18 month fixed term contract.

We are looking to recruit a Technical Assistant to join the Traffic & Parking team within the Prosperity and Place directorate.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a busy and high-profile service that delivers traffic management, parking, and highway safety schemes across the East Riding. You will play a key supporting role in ensuring the efficient operation of the service and helping to deliver improvements to the local highway network.

The Role

As a Technical Assistant, you will provide essential support to the Traffic Management team, assisting with a wide range of activities including technical, administrative and customer-facing work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the preparation of drawings, plans and schedules for traffic management and parking schemes.
• Assisting with site visits and inspections to gather information and assess issues.
• Supporting the delivery of the Civil Parking Enforcement signs and lines programme.
• Creating, maintaining and updating records, logs and databases
• Acting as a first point of contact for routine enquiries from the public and stakeholders.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and experience within a professional highways environment, with support and supervision from experienced engineers.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who is keen to develop a career in traffic management or highways.

You will have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Experience of working in an administrative or technical support role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to respond to enquiries clearly.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.

You should also be:

• Proactive and flexible, with a willingness to support the wider team.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to delivering a high-quality service.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.