Traffic Management Operative

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

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Leicester is seeking a Traffic Operative to install and manage traffic management equipment. The position involves outdoor work, effective customer communication, and maintaining high safety standards. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The role offers competitive pay with additional benefits including employee discounts, health plans, and a career progression system.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Health Care Cash Plan

Volunteering Days paid

Discounted Gym Membership

Monthly Recognition Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Traffic Management isn’t essential; full training will be provided.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers.

Responsibilities

• Install traffic management equipment at customer sites following standards.
• Coach customers on the safe operation of equipment.
• Check returned equipment and complete documentation.
• Maintain and repair traffic equipment.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Reliability

Self-motivation

Commitment to Health and Safety

Job description

About The Role

Traffic Operative – Leicester. 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 £29,484
• 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

Leicester – you can live anywhere across the region – our depots cover large areas. Compliance with working time directive and domestic.

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

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.