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Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.
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Technical Officer – Flintshire County Council
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: 12-week temporary contract from 2 November 2026 to 24 January 2027
Support the Delivery of Technical and Operational Services Across Flintshire
We're recruiting an experienced Technical Officer to join Flintshire County Council, based at Mold Road, Alltami, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6LG.
This is a varied technical role supporting the delivery of Council services through inspections, technical assessments, record keeping, coordination and liaison with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
The role will suit someone with a practical and organised approach who is comfortable working with technical information, managing competing priorities and supporting the effective delivery of operational or property-related services.
About the Role
As a Technical Officer, you'll provide technical and administrative support across the service, helping ensure inspections, works, records and associated activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
You'll work closely with colleagues, contractors and other stakeholders, supporting the monitoring and delivery of works while ensuring relevant Council procedures, technical standards and health and safety requirements are followed.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing technical support to the relevant Council service and operational teams
- Carrying out site visits, inspections and assessments where required
- Preparing and maintaining technical records, reports and documentation
- Supporting the planning, coordination and monitoring of works
- Liaising with contractors, suppliers, colleagues and external stakeholders
- Monitoring progress against agreed work programmes and deadlines
- Identifying technical issues and escalating concerns where appropriate
- Supporting the preparation of specifications, schedules and other technical information
- Assisting with the monitoring of contractor performance and quality of work
- Ensuring accurate records are maintained within Council systems
- Responding to technical enquiries from colleagues, contractors and members of the public where appropriate
- Supporting compliance with relevant legislation, policies and technical standards
- Following Council health and safety requirements during site and office-based activities
- Helping to resolve operational or technical issues in a timely and practical manner
- Contributing to service improvement and more efficient working practices
- Managing multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Requirements
We're looking for a practical, organised and technically minded individual with experience in a technical, property, construction, highways, environmental or operational environment.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Technical Officer or similar technical support role
- Experience carrying out inspections, site visits or technical assessments
- Experience working with contractors, suppliers or operational teams
- Ability to understand and interpret technical information
- Strong administrative and record-keeping skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prepare clear reports and technical documentation
- Good organisational and workload management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
- Understanding of health and safety requirements
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience within a local authority or public-sector environment would be advantageous
- Relevant technical qualification or equivalent practical experience
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to provide relevant references/work history
- Ability to complete required pre-employment checks
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work with Flintshire County Council
- Competitive Umbrella rate of £22.25 per hour
- Full-time 37-hour working week
- Varied technical role combining office and operational responsibilities
- Opportunity to develop further local authority experience
- Chance to work with contractors, technical teams and external stakeholders
- 12-week temporary assignment within an established Council service
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
Additional Information
Client: Flintshire County Council
Job Title: Technical Officer
Location: Mold Road, Alltami, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6LG
Positions Available: 1
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 2 November 2026
End Date: 24 January 2027
Contract Duration: 12 weeks
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: Umbrella: £22.25 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Pay: £22.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working as a Technical Officer or in a similar technical, property, construction, highways or operational role?
- Do you have experience carrying out site inspections, technical assessments or monitoring works?
- Are you comfortable working with contractors and maintaining technical records and reports?
- Are you able to reliably travel to Mold Road, Alltami, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6LG?
- Are you available to start from 2 November 2026?
Experience:
- Technical / Operational Support: 1 year (required)
- Site Inspections / Technical Assessments: 1 year (preferred)
- Local Authority / Public Sector: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Relevant Technical Qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
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