Traffic Management Operative

Sunbelt Rentals Limited.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Assistance Programme

Health Care Cash Plan

Volunteering Days

Discounted Gym Membership

Monthly Recognition Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Traffic Operative in Edinburgh. You’ll visit construction sites to set up traffic management schemes, coordinate with teams and respond to traffic issues, working outdoors in all weather.

The role offers a permanent contract, full training and PPE, a starting pay from £31,473, weekend/holiday rates, 45 hours per week with overtime, and a strong pension with generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Reliable and self-motivated with commitment to Health and Safety.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivery and installation of traffic management equipment to customer sites, following standards and guidelines.
• Coach customers on correct use of equipment and safe operation.
• Check returned traffic equipment and complete documentation.
• Maintain traffic equipment and perform repairs.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Follow instructions and complete documentation using an electronic device.
• Communicate effectively with customers and the public.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Reliable and self-motivated

Health and Safety commitment

Flexible working hours

Tools

Electronic device operation

Job description

About the Role

Traffic Operative – Edinburgh

Do you enjoy working outdoors in a hands-on job as part of a team and take pride in delivering a great service?

As a Traffic Operative it will be your job to visit sites and help set up traffic management schemes and deal with ongoing traffic issues.

What you’ll receive:

• Basic Pay rate from £31,473
• Weekend and bank holiday rates
• Overtime paid up to 1.5
• 45 hours per week + OT available
• Permanent role guaranteed
• Full training & PPE provided
• Career Progression System
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance and the chance to buy or sell 5 days

Responsibilities:

• Delivery and installation of traffic management equipment to customer sites, in line with Sunbelt Rentals standards and legal guidelines
• Ensuring customers are coached on the correct use of equipment and can operate 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
• 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.

Location: Edinburgh- You can live anywhere across the region – our depots cover large areas. Compliance with working time directive and domestic driving hours

About You

We welcome all applications to discover the best potential for our roles, prior experience in Traffic Management isn’t essential, full training will be provided.

What we are looking for:

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Reliable and self-motivated with commitment to Health and Safety
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Driven to learn and develop your skills and knowledge

At Sunbelt Rentals we’re proud to offer our colleagues an excellent benefits package, as a Traffic Management Operative you’ll be able to enjoy all of the benefits above as well as:

• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Volunteering Days: Paid days off available each year to support a charity of your choice
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Monthly Recognition Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About Us

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.

Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an individual from working with us. We judge each case on its own merits, taking into account the relevance of the conviction to the role, the circumstances, and the time passed since the offence.

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