Assistant Technician – Integrated Transport

Assistant Technician – Integrated Transport

Grade 6 £25,183 – £25,638 (plus market leading package – see below)

Location: Matlock/Hybrid

Are you looking to start or grow your career in transport planning with an ambitious and forward-thinking authority? Do you want to make a real difference Derbyshire’s future transport networks?

Derbyshire County Council’s Strategic Transport Team is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Assistant Technician to support the planning and delivery of a range of exciting transport schemes that promote sustainable travel, accessibility, and better connectivity for our communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career or with relevant technical experience to contribute to the development and implementation of transport improvements across the county.

Key aspects of this role also include:

• Assist in the planning, design, and delivery of integrated transport schemes.
• Support data collection, mapping, and technical analysis to inform scheme development.
• Prepare plans, drawings, and documentation to support project delivery and funding bids.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project coordination.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, inclusive, and sustainable transport infrastructure.

This list is not exhaustive, please do take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.

What skills/experience will you need?

• A keen interest in transport planning, highways, or civil engineering.
• Analytical and technically minded.
• Strong IT, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience in using GIS or CAD software (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to delivering excellent public services.
• A flexible and positive approach to problem solving and learning within a team.

Whether you’re a recent graduate, or someone with relevant experience looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you.

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.

Derbyshire is a wonderful place to live, visit and work. The post will be hybrid with the team office based at County Hall at Matlock, in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales.

Derbyshire County Council is going through a period of positive development and transformation so it’s a great time to join and drive change.

How to Apply

If you are excited about joining our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Just click “Apply now” and upload your CV with a supporting statement.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Edward James email: Edward.james@derbyshire.gov.uk Tel: 01629 538570

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 14 July 2025