Lead Operative - Traffic Management

VolkerWessels UK group.; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and traffic management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Operative for its Traffic Management business in West Sussex. The ideal candidate will ensure traffic management installations meet safety and quality standards while supporting highways projects. Required qualifications include experience in traffic management operations, relevant certifications, and a valid UK driving license. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical care and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus birthday off

Option to buy additional leave

Private medical care

Pension plan

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Vouchers and discounts

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Previous experience in traffic management operations is essential.
• Holder of valid CSCS card is necessary.
• Must have a full valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all traffic management is installed, maintained, and removed as per Chapter 8.
• Work to instruction from supervisors.

Skills

Traffic management operations experience

Highways maintenance experience

Valid CSCS card

NHSS 12D M1-M6 qualifications

Full valid UK driving license

First Aid at Work qualification

Job description

Lead Operative - Traffic Management at VolkerWessels UK

Overview

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We currently have a superb opportunity for a Lead Operative to join our Traffic Management business, working in West Sussex. The successful candidate will work to instruction from supervisors, ensuring all traffic management is installed, maintained and removed in accordance with Chapter 8 and scheme drawings, whilst demonstrating a Safety and Quality approach that is without compromise.

About You

Responsibilities

• Work to instruction from supervisors, ensuring all traffic management is installed, maintained and removed in accordance with Chapter 8 and scheme drawings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in traffic management operations
• Previous experience in highways maintenance
• Holder of valid CSCS card
• Holder of NHSS 12D M1-M6 qualifications essential
• Holder of LNHSS 12A/B desirable
• Holder of full valid UK driving license
• Holder of valid First Aid at Work qualification

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Additional information

Note For Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.