At a Glance
- Tasks: Support highway works and manage complex databases for effective operational planning.
- Company: Join North Yorkshire Council, dedicated to serving a diverse community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a local government pension, employee discounts, and health support.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and ability to work well in a team.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Role
As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in keeping this essential and picturesque network running safely and smoothly for residents, businesses, and visitors. As a Technical Assistant, reporting directly to the Area Manager you will:
- Contribute to the effective delivery of highway works by completing tasks assigned by the Area Manager.
- Manage, interrogate and coordinate complex databases and spreadsheets to support accurate operational planning.
- Produce high-quality maps, plans and technical drawings suitable for presentation and project use.
- Support data collection activities to inform revenue and capital scheme delivery.
- Organise, prepare and implement permanent and temporary Traffic Regulation Orders as required.
Be able to prioritise and organise your own workload as well as being able to work well within a team environment.
If you’re motivated, community-focused, and ready to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier. These include:
- A local government pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
- Travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Contact
If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch with Jayne – Area Manager on Jayne.Charlton@northyorks.gov.uk.
Key dates
Closing date: Sunday 9 August 2026
Interview Date: w/c 17 August 2026
Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on Sunday 9 August 2026. Your personal statement should outline your motivation for applying, and how you meet the Person Specification criteria for the role.
NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council’s purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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