Sign Maker | Signs and Graphics | Bamber BridgeCouncil

Salary £26,847 - £29,071 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week

Location - based at our Cuerden Highways Depot in Bamber Bridge, Preston

We are currently recruiting….

A Sign Maker (Signs and Graphics Department) within Highways Services at Lancashire County Council.

Scope of work

The Signs and Graphics Department (Sign Shop) is responsible for the design, fabrication, and production of signage throughout Lancashire. The team delivers all aspects of highway related signage - alongside a design, fabrication, production, and installation service for both internal and external customers for bespoke signage.

What we are looking for…

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Sign Maker to work alongside a small team of skilled and semi-skilled personnel, engaged in the delivery of signage works throughout Lancashire. You will have a proven background in all aspects of signage and substrate works and will have experience of dealing with customers and the interpretation of technical specifications.

You will be experienced in graphic design, weeding, laminating, substrate fixing processes, vinyl applications, and will have a good working knowledge of TSRGD (Traffic Signs and General Directions) and be computer literate and competent in the use of Microsoft 365 Office, SAi Flexi Sign, SignPlot, and SignLoad.

Why join us…

Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility with up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas and then an additional 20 days that can be purchased too – we have a generous local government pension with shared AVC's available plus a benefits package which has everything from dog care to day care, holidays at home or abroad, Medicash, 24/7 wellbeing & financial support line, cycle to work schemes, eye tests and much more.

Development: We would love to support your development whether that's through learning and development with a range of personal and professional courses and qualifications, or through supervision, CPD, mentoring or multidisciplinary initiatives. We would like you to have the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you've always wanted plus to enjoy all the benefits of working with Lancashire County Council.

Inclusivity: We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working environment for all our team. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society, working in an environment where individual differences are celebrated. To support this, we would especially welcome applications from those from a diverse background who would enhance our service by joining us and we have some great support groups and forums available for anyone to join.

How to apply…

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat:

Ron Parker ([email protected]) or 01772 538511

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

As part of our commitment on continuous improvement, how we deliver our service is regularly reviewed. Therefore, job roles may change, and post holder may be required to work elsewhere within the service.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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