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Join our Highways and Traffic Services team as a Network Services Technician and play a vital role in supporting the efficient movement of people and vehicles across our public highways.&nbsp; We require keen individuals with the drive and desire to help manage the demands of Reading’s Highway network. 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. We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. About the role: Reporting to the team’s Assistant Engineers and the Network Services Manager, in this varied and rewarding role, you’ll assist in the development, design, and implementation of network management schemes, road safety measures, traffic signals, parking solutions, and transport initiatives. These will include:
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<li>Parking management schemes</li>
<li>Casualty reduction schemes</li>
<li>Traffic management measures (e.g. cycle and pedestrian improvements)</li>
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You'll be working closely with other Council departments, contractors, Councillors, and the public, delivering schemes in line with national standards and Reading Borough Council’s Local Transport Plan. As part of the role, you will also be supporting teamwide responsibilities including the support of intelligent transport systems (including operation of Reading’s Urban Traffic Management &amp; Control centre) and event co-ordination and support (e.g. Reading Half Marathon and Reading Festival). About you:
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<li>Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Strong customer service and communication skills, across face-to-face, telephone, and written channels</li>
<li>A clear understanding of highways, transport, and parking management issues</li>
<li>The ability to manage a diverse workload effectively</li>
<li>IT competence, including the use of AutoCAD (or similar GIS-based drawing packages), databases, and spreadsheets</li>
<li>A proactive, positive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li>
<li>Experience of working in a busy office environment (preferably in transport, highways, or parking, but not essential)</li>
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The role will involve working outdoors as well as in the office. It will be preferable that the applicant has a full, clean driving licence, although the ability to travel using other transport modes will be encouraged. 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:&nbsp; Work Together as one team- champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading&nbsp; Drive Efficiency- create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively&nbsp; Be Ambitious- aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential &nbsp; Make a Difference to Reading- inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity&nbsp; Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.    &nbsp; A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:   &nbsp;
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<li>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   </li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities   </li>
<li>Modern working environment at Bennet Road, Reading   </li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)   </li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)   </li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work   </li>
<li>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   </li>
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Penman – Network Services Manager – <a href="mailto:james.penman@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.penman@reading.gov.uk</a> or on 0118 937 2202. Closing date: Sunday 16th November 2025 Interview date: Expected to be Monday 1st December or Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Interview setup: In person interviews at The Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading

Reading Borough Council

Network Services Technician - Highways and Traffic Services

Ealing Council serves one of the largest and most diverse boroughs in London. Committed to creating good jobs, tackling the climate crisis, and fighting inequality. We aim to create an environment where every child can thrive and achieve their potential, delivering great services. Enabling increased levels of independence and choice of our residents living in strong and connected communities.We currently have an exciting new full-time opportunity for a Head of Passenger Transport to lead, and be responsible for, the delivery of a busy frontline All Age Travel Service that arranges and oversees travel assistance for children, young people and adults with additional needs and disabilities. The service oversees the commissioning of direct transport provision, independent travel training, and personal budgets.This high profile, leadership and management role, is a specialist one within Children’s Services that requires a resilient, experienced transport manager who can show demonstrable extensive experience and high-level skill and knowledge in the commissioning and procurement of specialist transport services.We are looking for a transport management professional who can successfully engage with a range of stakeholders from children and their families to senior leaders and partners to ensure an efficient and effective, passenger focussed transport service, which is safe and delivers best value. Evidenced based commissioning and procurement of transport services for children, young people and adults is essential to the role, increasing quality and reducing inequality.Applicants must have:<ul><li>Experience of managing transport services</li><li>Experience of commissioning and procuring transport services (ideally with a strong working knowledge of SEN transport, statutory processes, and best practice)</li><li>Experience of route planning</li><li>Ability to manage large budgets</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to build effective relationships with families, schools, and multi-agency partners, while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes, quality assurance and compliance</li><li>Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills</li><li>A commitment to co-production and inclusive practice</li><li>The ability to influence and drive continuous service improvement.</li></ul>To help us achieve our aims and objectives we are looking to recruit someone who shares our passion and vision and who has a desire to commission and manage excellent transport services for our service users.Once known as the Queen of suburbs, the Metro has described Ealing as the best place to live in London. From excellent parks and historical sites, great schools and wonderful cafes and restaurants to excellent transport links Ealing has it all.The borough, one of the largest and most diverse in London, is a great place to live and work and Ealing Council is a great employer. If you want to work in a great borough, for a great employer, in a Children’s Services department that is striving to be outstanding then this job might be the right one for you.Please note that this post is based at Perceval House (Ealing Broadway) with some remote working (expected on site a minimum of at least 2 days per week, and more when required). Some work is done within Ealing communities and so will require travel within the borough on occasions. If this post is of interest to you and you wish to discuss, please email:<ul><li>Paul Sutton: <a href="mailto:suttonp@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">suttonp@ealing.gov.uk</a></li><li>or Tamara Quinn: <a href="mailto:TQuinn@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">TQuinn@ealing.gov.uk</a></li></ul>to arrange a discussion.If you require any reasonable adjustments in the selection process, please advise us of this when applying.Please note: The closing date for applications is Monday 17 November 2025.In person interviews will be held on Thursday 27 November2025 at Perceval House, Ealing Broadway.Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing Council follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.This post is also subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.You must have the right to work in the UK.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.We have tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive. 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