Night Shift Operative - Trainee

UDP; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + overtime

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Retail discounts and wellbeing support

24/7 GP access, physio and counselling

Life assurance

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay*

Cycle to Work scheme*

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice"

Job summary

Chevron Traffic Management is hiring a Night Shift Operative Trainee in Thatcham, Berkshire. This is a physically demanding, safety‑critical role that involves working at night near live traffic, outdoors in all weather, and on high‑speed roads.

The position offers guaranteed hours, regular overtime, and a clear career path with industry recognised qualifications. You will install, maintain and remove temporary traffic management while working toward the fully funded 12AB qualification.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence (max 6 points)
• Willingness to work night shifts
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored
• Good level of physical fitness

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and remove temporary traffic management
• Set up cones, signs, barriers and safety equipment
• Keep roadworkers and the public safe at all times
• Communicate with colleagues, clients and control teams
• Work towards your fully funded 12AB qualification

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Night shifts

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Process adherence

Education

12AB qualification training

Job description

Role:

Night Shift Operative Trainee

Location:

Thatcham - Berkshire

Hours:

Night shifts – must be flexible to work weekends if and when required.

Pay:

Potential earnings starting from £33,394 up to £50,091.60* per year with guaranteed hours + overtime opportunities

Looking for a better-paid, more structured night shift role?

If You Already Work

• Night shifts
• Outdoors or in physically active roles
• In safety-critical environments

We welcome applicants from Construction, Rail, Utilities, Distribution, Security, and similar industries. You don’t need Traffic Management experience — we’ll train you.

This role involves working on live, high-speed roads at night.

Role

You will be operating close to moving traffic where strict safety procedures must be followed at all times. It’s a physically demanding role that requires:

• Full concentration and awareness
• Strong teamwork
• A disciplined, safety-first mindset

This is not a casual job — This is a career opportunity where safety is critical, and everyone is expected to take responsibility for it.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Install, maintain and remove temporary traffic management
• Set up cones, signs, barriers and safety equipment
• Keep roadworkers and the public safe at all times
• Communicate with colleagues, clients and control teams
• Work towards your fully funded 12AB qualification*

Why People Move Into This Role

• Regular overtime opportunities
• Structured career path - with industry recognised qualifications provided *
• Stable, long-term work - with a leading UK infrastructure business
• Strong team environment

What we’re looking for in a Night Shift Operative:

We’re not looking for prior Traffic Management experience — we’re looking for the right mindset.

You’ll Need

• A strong work ethic and reliability
• Confidence working nights and outdoors in all weather
• Experience working safely in team-based environments
• Good awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to follow strict processes and instructions

Essential Requirements For a Night Shift Operative

• Full UK manual driving licence (max 6 points)
• Willingness to work night shifts
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored
• Good level of physical fitness and able to meet the physical demands of the role

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + overtime
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Retail discounts and wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP access, physio and counselling
• Life assurance
• Paid volunteering days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay*
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme*

A Little More About Us

Chevron Traffic Management delivers safe, reliable traffic solutions across the UK for Utilities, Construction, Rail, Highways, Local Authorities and Events.

Using cutting-edge technology and innovative systems, we protect workers, contractors and the public while minimising disruption. Fully compliant with NHSS 12A–D, we provide temporary traffic management supported by real-time data, transparent reporting, and safety-led decision-making.

From consultation and design to completion, we exceed client expectations on projects of all sizes.

Part of Ramudden Global UK — the UK’s leading infrastructure safety business with 1,800+ employees and £200M+ turnover.

Keeping people safe and the UK moving

Safety is at the heart of our business

We welcome applications from women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. In keeping with our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we are committed to interview applicants who meet the core criteria for the role. As this position involves significant physical activity, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments they may require to perform the essential duties of the role.

Chevron TM believe the skills, capabilities and talents of our people are the key to our success. We benefit enormously from the diversity and variety of our workforce and are fully committed to maintaining and encouraging this diversity.

The richer the mix of people, skills and cultures; the greater the range of inputs, viewpoints and experiences. Because of this, Chevron TM is fully committed to being an equal opportunities employer, defined by its diversity and opposition to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Chevron TM is one of the thousands of companies who have committed to real and measurable carbon reduction through http://sciencebasedtargets.org/

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