Traffic Management Operative

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company is seeking a Traffic Operative to assist in setting up traffic management schemes and dealing with traffic issues. This role involves delivering and installing traffic equipment, as well as training customers to operate safely. Candidates should have a full UK manual driving licence and a flexible approach to hours. Excellent benefits include discounts, a health care plan, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Care Cash Plan

Volunteering Days

Discounted Gym Membership

Monthly Recognition Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience in Traffic Management is required as full training will be provided.
• Commitment to Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and install traffic management equipment to customer sites.
• Coach customers on the correct use of equipment.
• Check and complete documentation for returned equipment.
• Maintain traffic equipment and carry out repairs.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and the public.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Reliable and self-motivated

Flexible approach to working hours

Job description

About The Role

Traffic Operative – Colnbrook

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 £32,409
• 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

Colnbrook – 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

Benefits

• 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

Find more benefits and about Life at Sunbelt here

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.

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