Description Salary £ 27,269 - £31,067 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Preston International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship The Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) Service is a key part of the authorities plans for the future, it is integral in ensuring the effective operation of Lancashire's highway network. The UTMC Service is made up of 2 key sub teams each focusing on different elements of Traffic Signal Control seeking to maintain, improve and optimise existing installations as well as delivering new, innovative, and efficient signal sites throughout Lancashire. UTMC Design and Technical – The team undertakes a full traffic signal/UTMC design service with modelling and assessment leading to commissioning and validation. They also provide technical acceptance on behalf of the highway authority for installations proposed as part of new developments. The team optimises the performance of Lancashire's network using UTMC and ITS systems. UTMC Operations and Maintenance – Manage and supervise the UTMC term service contract. Manage, maintain, and update the UTMC team's asset inventory. Respond to customer queries on existing UTMC installations. Technical Support Officer (Grade 6) – Job Description UTMC Operations and Maintenance – Manage and supervise the UTMC term service contract. Manage, maintain, and update the UTMC team's asset inventory. Respond to customer queries on existing UTMC installations. This is an important role within the Operations and Maintenance strand of the UTMC Team. The post holder will undertake all the core administration activities for the whole UTMC Team and will be the focal point for handling queries relating to existing UTMC assets. Understanding and operating bespoke software and systems is a key aspect of the role therefore proven experience of learning and working with new systems is key. Raising invoices and tracking financial spend is another workstream the postholder will be heavily involved with. The post holder will be a highly motivated individual and must have good communication and organisational skills to allow them to flourish within the role. The post holder will need to manage multiple workstreams therefore being able to proactively plan activities to ensure works are delivered on time is key. The post is a permanent full-time position (37 hours per week) and your office base will be County Hall, Preston. However, there will be an expectation for the successful candidate to work from a range of locations if needed. The role is not solely office or home based and site visits will be required. The post is an essential car user post so a full driving license is required and use of your own vehicle which must be insured for business use. Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits. Benefits : There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love with up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas and then further days that can be purchased too – we have a generous Local Government pension with shared AVC's available then a benefits package which has everything from dog care to day care, holidays at home or abroad, long service awards, Medicash, inclusivity support groups, discounts on white goods and electronics, cycle to work schemes, salary sacrifice car lease schemes, eye tests and prescription support plus much more. More information about these can be found on our website 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. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Please see the job description and person specification for more details and if you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Greg Bonner 01772 533729 or by email greg.bonnerlancashire.gov.uk