Technician (Midlands)

Are you a capable and safe driver and do you enjoy driving for work? Do you like to use power tools and take pride in the finished product? Do you enjoy having the flexibility of working different shift patterns? Then you could be a perfect addition to our Site Operations Team as a Site Installation Technician.

At Tracsis Traffic Data, we specialise in collecting a wide range of traffic-related data for consultancies and local governments. This data plays a crucial role in informing decision-makers and driving key infrastructure and sociological changes to meet the evolving needs of our society. This role is the backbone of our business and is crucial to its success and growth.

Here’s a summary of the key responsibilities and requirements:

• Data Collection: Install and manage data collection equipment to monitor traffic and pedestrian movements.
• Vehicle Operation: Drive a company vehicle to various sites, primarily in the Midlands, but also nationwide as needed.
• Shift Work: The job involves day and night shifts, with a focus on afternoon into evening work, and includes weekend shifts.

Core Competencies:

• Technical Skills: Competence with Power Tools: Ability to safely and effectively use various power tools for installing and maintaining data collection equipment.
• Experience Driving a 3.5 Tonne Vehicle: Familiarity with operating larger vehicles like a Transit van, which is crucial for transporting equipment and personnel.
• Time Management & Flexibility: Excellent Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines and schedules, even with the challenges of varying work hours. Flexible Approach: Willingness to adapt to different working hours (day, night, and weekends) and environments, including working alone.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Good Decision-Making Abilities: Capacity to make sound decisions, especially in dynamic or challenging situations. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to address and resolve issues that may arise during installations or in the field.
• Physical & Environmental Requirements: Comfortable Working at Heights: Ability to work safely at heights up to 4 meters. Physical Fitness: Capable of handling the physical demands of the job, including walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods. Outdoor Work Tolerance: Willingness to work in all weather conditions, maintaining productivity and safety standards.
• Health & Safety Awareness: Roadway Conditions: Ability to work safely in a variety of roadway environments, with a strong emphasis on health and safety practices.

Additional Skills:

• Communication: Good Communication Skills: Proficient in communicating via email and telephone, ensuring clear and effective interaction with team members and clients.
• IT Proficiency: Basic IT Skills: Ability to use basic software tools, which is essential for reporting, data collection, and communication tasks.
• Experience: Previous Night and Lone Working Experience: Familiarity with the demands and safety protocols of night shifts and working alone.

This role is ideal for someone who is technically inclined, enjoys outdoor work, and is flexible with their working hours.

The Benefits of being part of Traffic Data:

• Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour + overtime paid quarterly
• Hours: 40 hours per week, with the opportunity for overtime.
• Generous Leave: 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Secure Your Future: Access to our pension plan.
• Health Cover: Enhanced Sick Pay to support you when you need it most & contribution towards private health care.
• Holiday Buying Scheme: Allows you the option to buy additional holiday days.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Company Vehicle: A company vehicle provided.

Tracsis is an Equal Opportunities Employer.