Lead Operative - Traffic Management

Volkerrail Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Chichester is seeking a Lead Operative for their Traffic Management business. The successful candidate will ensure traffic management systems are properly installed and maintained, following safety protocols and regulations. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in traffic management operations and hold relevant qualifications including a CSCS card and NHSS certifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including private medical care and additional annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus birthday off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic management operations is required.
• Experience in highways maintenance is needed.
• Qualification in traffic management safety regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and remove traffic management systems as per guidelines.
• Work according to supervisors’ instructions to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Traffic management operations

Highways maintenance

Safety and Quality approach

Education

Valid CSCS card

NHSS 12D M1-M6 qualifications

LNHSS 12A/B qualifications

Full valid UK driving license

First Aid at Work qualification

Job description

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 by example a Safety and Quality approach that is without compromise.

About you

• 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

If your past experience doesn\'t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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 polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

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 to 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.

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