Description | Salary £25,979 - £29,777 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship PAY AWARD PENDING We are currently recruiting…. A Technical Support Officer (AutoCAD) (Street Lighting) within Highway Operations and Design at Lancashire County Council. Scope of work As a Technical Support Officer AutoCAD, you will assist with the delivery and development of a design function for outdoor lighting projects and low voltage distribution systems for a wide variety of both internal and external customers - alongside the day-to-day works relating to the existing street lighting infrastructure within 'Area West' Lancashire (Preston, Chorley, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Fylde, and Wyre) - including reactive and planned maintenance, fault repairs, and emergency works. What we are looking for… We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Support Officer (CAD) to join a small team of lighting professionals based at our Cuerden Depot in Bamber Bridge, Preston. The successful applicant will be working under the supervision of more experienced colleagues to provide a wide range of highway lighting design duties alongside the delivery of planned and reactive street lighting works related to the existing infrastructure. Why join us… Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility with up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas and then an additional 20 days that can be purchased too – we have a generous local government pension with shared AVC's available plus a benefits package which has everything from dog care to day care, holidays at home or abroad, Medicash, 24/7 wellbeing & financial support line, cycle to work schemes, eye tests and much more. Development: We would love to support your development whether that's through learning and development with a range of personal and professional courses and qualifications, or through supervision, CPD, mentoring or multidisciplinary initiatives. We would like you to have the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you've always wanted plus to enjoy all the benefits of working with Lancashire County Council. Inclusivity: We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working environment for all our team. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society, working in an environment where individual differences are celebrated. To support this, we would especially welcome applications from those from a diverse background who would enhance our service by joining us and we have some great support groups and forums available for anyone to join. How to apply… Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat: Phil Hewitson ( phil.hewitsonlancashire.gov.uk ) or 01772 530263 Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. As part of our commitment on continuous improvement, how we deliver our service is regularly reviewed. Therefore, job roles may change, and post holder may be required to work elsewhere within the service. It is essential to the post that the candidate has a full UK driving licence. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description / Person Specification