Technical Assistant CCTV Operative – Urban Traffic Control
Liverpool City Council is recruiting 2 Technical Assistant CCTV Operatives to join its Urban Traffic Control (UTC) team. The role supports the management of Liverpool’s traffic infrastructure, including traffic signals, Variable Message Signs (VMS) and Highways Maintenance/Management (HVM) bollards.
This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Cunard Building in Liverpool, with an agile and fully flexible working arrangement.
Job Details
- Job Title: Technical Assistant CCTV Operative – Urban Traffic Control
- Employer: Liverpool City Council
- Number of Vacancies: 2
- Salary: £32,046 – £36,581 per year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, UK
- Working Arrangement: Agile – fully flexible
- Job Category: Highways and Transportation
- Business Unit: Neighbourhoods & Housing
- Closing Date: 6 October 2026
- Interview: Face-to-face
- Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/692/2254
About the Role
Liverpool City Council’s Network Management Team is expanding and is looking for Technical Assistant UTC CCTV Operatives to support its Urban Traffic Control operations.
The successful candidates will contribute to the effective operation, maintenance and programming of traffic management infrastructure across Liverpool. The work is focused on helping keep the city’s transport network moving efficiently while supporting the delivery of intelligent transport systems (ITS), highway improvements and related engineering activities.
The council is looking for candidates who can work effectively in a technical environment, communicate clearly and manage competing priorities.
Key Responsibilities
The role will involve supporting the UTC team with the management and delivery of traffic and transportation infrastructure across Liverpool.
Key areas of work include:
- Supporting the management, maintenance and programming of traffic signal systems.
- Working with Variable Message Signs (VMS) and HVM bollards across the city.
- Supporting the delivery of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) activities.
- Contributing to highway improvement and transportation projects.
- Assisting with the management and operation of citywide traffic control infrastructure.
- Supporting technical activities associated with network management.
- Prioritising workloads effectively to meet operational requirements.
- Communicating with colleagues and relevant stakeholders to support the effective delivery of services.
Requirements / Person Specification
Applicants should be able to demonstrate the technical knowledge, skills and experience required for the position.
The council is particularly interested in candidates who have:
- A qualification in Engineering and/or relevant practical experience.
- Experience in the design, installation, commissioning and management of citywide traffic signal controls, where applicable.
- Experience of highway improvement, Intelligent Transport Systems and/or other engineering projects.
- Strong communication skills.
- The ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
- The ability to contribute positively within a dynamic technical team.
Candidates who meet the essential criteria and have an interest in highways, transportation infrastructure and urban traffic management are encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this position is £32,046 to £36,581 per year.
Liverpool City Council offers a range of employee benefits, including:
- At least 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years’ service.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Agile working under the council’s Flexibility First approach, where applicable.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Option to join the Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) Scheme.
- Learning, development and career progression opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wider health and wellbeing support.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Travel Pass Scheme.
- Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
- Medicash.
Working Pattern
This is a permanent full-time role working 35 hours per week.
The position is listed as agile and fully flexible, subject to the requirements of the role.
Visa / Right-to-Work
Important for applicants requiring UK visa sponsorship: Liverpool City Council states that this role does not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa under the current UK visa eligibility criteria.
Candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK or meet the relevant Home Office requirements for sponsorship. However, the council specifically advises that this particular position is understood not to qualify for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Applicants who require sponsorship should therefore carefully check their eligibility before applying and seek independent immigration advice where necessary.
Application / Selection Process
Applications are submitted through Liverpool City Council’s Tribepad recruitment system.
Applicants should complete their full Tribepad profile, including their work and education history. Candidates shortlisted for interview will receive communication through the email address registered on their Tribepad account, so applicants should regularly check their inbox and spam/junk folders.
The selection process includes a face-to-face interview.
The council may close the vacancy before the advertised deadline, so applicants are advised to apply early.
For an informal discussion about the position, applicants can contact Kyle Ritchie at Kyle.Ritchie@liverpool.gov.uk.
Closing Date
6 October 2026 at midnight
Shortlisting: Week commencing 12 October 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 19 October 2026
Interview format: Face-to-face
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
Liverpool City Council is committed to developing a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and states that appointments are based on candidates’ skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants who require additional support during the recruitment process. Candidates can contact recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk if they require an application form in an alternative format or additional time to complete their application.
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