Trainee Traffic Management Operative Leicester, England
Job description
Trainee Traffic Management Operative
Our Company
Go Traffic Management has operated since 2007 initially serving clients in the North West from 3 depot bases.
Since then, the business has grown nationally and operates from over 20 dedicated depots plus an additional 47 client sites.
We are now one of the UK’s leading traffic management organisations. Across the nation, we provide traffic management, event management, traffic management design and pedestrian management.
With a resource base over 300 people, we work as a strong team delivering major traffic management solutions for utilities, building construction companies and local authorities.
Our Role
As a Trainee Traffic Management Operative, you will be required to work on Traffic Management Schemes for a range of projects in order to gain the experience needed. You will work alongside qualified operatives, helping them to ensure jobs run smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum production in a working day, whilst maintaining a high Health and Safety standard. This role requires flexibility due to the nature of the business. GTM will provide the relevant training to upskill as you move along the business within the various modules.
This type of role will suit someone who is used to or enjoys working outside in a physical role. The role will give you the opportunity to start in a trainee role and work up through the business. The initial training will give you the skills to become a qualified Traffic Management Operative. There is then the opportunity to continue into Operational management roles within the business.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for someone to:
· Gain experience in all methods of traffic management; Give and take, Priority, Stop/Go boards, Portable traffic signals, Convoy working, Road closures, Lane closures and diversions
· Understand safe working methods and best practice procedures
· Learn how to carry out risk assessments and method statements on works involving traffic management
· Ensure that all activities associated with the job are carried out according to laid down procedures where possible. Identify areas that can be improved and report to your line manager
· Assist with daily vehicle checks – to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of vehicle and the safety of the driver and passenger
· Promote a positive company image whilst at work (via wearing of company clothing, attitude, and site cleanliness)
· Be happy to assist the public, directing them through safe site lines when required
Training given in the following
- Lantra 12d accreditation TTMBC, 12d (M1, M2)
- Lantra 12 a/b accreditation
- Chapter 8 and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works
- Ability to read and understand CAD drawings
- Mechanical ability in relation to Traffic Lights
You must have a valid UK Driving License
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Go Traffic Management is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find here – www.gtm.co.uk/privacypolicy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
