Traffic Management Operative Ipswich, England
Job description
About The Role
- AVERAGE EARNINGS c.£30k PER ANNUM
- 31 DAYS HOLIDAYS INCLUDING BANK HOLIDAYS
- COMPANY PENSION 6% EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
- PERMANENT ROLE GUARANTEED MINIMUM 45 HOURS PER WEEK
- INDUSTRY RECOGNISED TRAINING & CAREER PROGRESSION
- TRANSPORT TO DAILY JOB SITES PROVIDED
Are you looking for a secure, long-term career with a market-leading company who can offer great benefits? Do you enjoy working outdoors in a hands-on job as part of a team and take pride in delivering a great service? Then read on, as we have just the job for you.
It will be your job to visit sites and help set up traffic management schemes and deal with ongoing traffic issues. You'll promote a positive, professional image of Sunbelt Rentals, completing your duties to a high standard in a safe, efficient, customer-focused manner. Previous experience is not essential as we will provide all the training, PPE and equipment you need to succeed in the role.
You could live anywhere across the region as our depot covers a large area. We’ll provide transport for you to travel straight from home to job sites or work remotely where possible.
In return we’ll provide a fantastic career path, with clear increases to your pay rate linked to qualifications. Your potential average earnings will be in the region of £30,000 per annum with overtime, evenings and weekend working (hourly rate of £10.90 to £12.70). Overtime rates of up to 1.5 times basic pay.
Additionally, you’ll enjoy an excellent benefits package including:
- Company bonus scheme
- 31 days holiday allowance (Including bank holidays)
- Life assurance
- Medical benefits plan
- Company pension scheme
- Access our salary finance scheme with loans at affordable rates and great saving plans
- 24/7 employee assistance support service
- Employee discount scheme for money off retail and leisure purchases.
Your job duties will involve:
- Delivery and installation of traffic management equipment to customer sites, in line with Sunbelt Rentals standards and legislative guidelines
- Ensuring customers are coached on the correct use of the equipment and can operate the equipment safely
- Checking all returned traffic management equipment and completing relevant supporting documentation
- Maintaining traffic equipment and carrying out repairs
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions
About You
When you join the team, we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you’re equipped for success. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a long-term career where you are supported to progress and gain qualifications.
You’ll bring the following skills and behaviours:
- You’ll enjoy working both as part of a team and on your own, completing your job tasks to a high quality
- Able to follow instructions and procedures and complete documentation accurately, predominantly using an electronic device
- With a positive, friendly approach, you’ll be able to communicate effectively with customers and the public
- Reliable and self-motivated, you’ll be eager to undertake training and development activities
- A flexible approach and able to work unsocial hours, overtime and to be an on-call rota
- A full UK driving licence is essential
- A commitment to Health and Safety
- Experience of working in a traffic management role would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.
About Us
As part of FTSE 100 Ashtead Group plc, Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. Together, our teams of experts provide rental equipment and managed solutions into every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events.
In this role you’ll be joining our Traffic Management specialist team. We’re the UK’s largest portable traffic signals hire company and a leading supplier of temporary traffic management solutions. Our equipment for hire includes temporary traffic lights, variable message signs, cones, lights and barriers. We have a dedicated Traffic Call Centre and can manage all aspects of traffic projects, including site surveys and drawings, local authority approval and complete installations.
Our people are at the very heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. Join us and we’ll give you everything you need to succeed - award winning training, professional development and support and opportunities to progress your Sunbelt Rentals career.
