Control Room Operators

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking Control Room Operators in the UK. You will lead a team ensuring high service standards in operational management. Essential experience includes working in emergency services or similar environments. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required. This full-time role offers shift work. Apply now for an urgent start!

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an operational control room, in an emergency services or National Highways environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of control room operators.
• Support, direct the activities of primary and secondary response.
• Monitor CCTV, tunnel, and bridge safety systems.
• Accurately record network occupancy.
• Update relevant colleagues and stakeholders on critical incidents.

Skills

Experience in operational control room

Excellent communication skills

Effective problem solving

Job description

Our client urgently requires 4 Control Room Operators, please can you provide some suitable candidates. Experience of working in an operational control room, in an emergency services or National Highways environment is essential.

Start date ASAP

End date 27/09/2026

Location: Dartford, Kent

Shifts 2 day shifts 2 nights shifts 4 off

Description:

To lead and manage a team of control room operators, ensuring the consistent delivery of a high standard of service and performance in the operation and management of the strategic M25 road network.

• To support, direct the activities of primary and secondary response in coordinating the deployment of appropriate resources to successfully resolve incidents in compliance with company policy and contractual requirements.
• To accurately receive and disseminate information to optimise safety and maximise efficient response and resolution of incidents.
• To ensure that CCTV, tunnel, and bridge safety systems are monitored and that an appropriate response is taken to alarms.
• To ensure accurate recording of network occupancy through use of bespoke databases.
• To ensure that relevant colleagues and stakeholders are updated of critical incidents via escalation platforms.
• To comply with Connect Plus policies and procedures as detailed in operational plans and HR standards.
• To work to agreed business performance and quality standards.
• To build strong, effective working relationships with stakeholders and partners including real-time liaison with the HE Regional Operations Centers, NTIC and NILO.
• Receive and disseminate weather decisions in accordance with the Severe Weather Plan.

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Experience of working in an operational control room, in an emergency services or National Highways environment.

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience of working in an environment involving the time-critical deployment of resources.
• Experience of working in a performance driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Aptitude for effective problem solving

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.