Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Technician

Are you passionate about smart transport solutions and making a real difference to how people move around Reading? We are looking for a Traffic Signals & ITS Technician to join our dynamic Network Services team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Reading’s transport infrastructure, supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of intelligent transport systems (ITS) including traffic signals and CCTV.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the Role:

You will play a key part in supporting the operation and optimisation of Reading’s Urban Traffic Management & Control (UTMC) systems, including technologies like SCOOT, MOVA and Variable Message Signs (VMS)

As a Traffic Signals & ITS Technician you will assist with traffic signal controller testing, site acceptance testing, and the modelling of complex junctions to improve traffic flow. Your work will also involve helping to design and implement traffic control schemes, contributing to technical reports and drawings, and supporting the planning and coordination of events that impact the highway network.

Additionally, you’ll liaise with internal teams, neighbouring authorities, and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of intelligent transport solutions across the borough.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong interest in transport systems and willingness to work towards relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ in electrical work or ITS).
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a technical or office-based environment with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A full UK driving licence (or working towards one) and willingness to work occasional out-of-hours shifts.

We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new technical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement

Closing date: Sunday 6th July 2025
Interview date: Intended to be 17th and 18th July 2025

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Penman – Network Services Manager – james.penman@reading.gov.uk or on 0118 937 2202.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.