Traffic Management Operative

Resourcing Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Death-in-service cover

Job summary

Resourcing Group is seeking a Traffic Management Operative for a permanent position in the UK. The role involves setting up, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic management systems across sites and projects, ensuring safety and efficiency on the roads.

You will operate Monday to Friday, with potential overtime and night work, and be supported by strong benefits including holiday pay, sick pay and death-in-service cover. Based in Surrey, with work across counties as required.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Qualified in LANTRA NHSS 12AB/12D/M1/M2/M5/M6.
• NRSWA (Street Works) certification.
• Experience in traffic management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Set out traffic management equipment including cones, signs, temporary traffic lights.
• Assist with both planned and emergency road closures.
• Supervise and coordinate with contractors on-site.
• Deliver small to medium-sized traffic projects independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Traffic management

Site supervision

Road safety

Education

LANTRA NHSS 12AB/12D/M1/M2/M5/M6

NRSWA (Street Works)

Job description

Traffic Management Operative (170926) Portsmouth, England

Salary: GBP14 - GBP21 per hour + holiday pay, pension, sick pay, training

Traffic Management Operative – Permanent Role
Location: Surrey

My client has secured a 20+ year contract to maintain Surrey’s highways and is now seeking skilled and qualified operatives to join their team on apermanentbasis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a long-term project, with excellent benefits including:

• Holiday pay
• Sick pay
• Death-in-service cover

The Role:
Based in Surrey, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the county’s roads. You’ll be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic management systems across a variety of sites and projects – from planned works to emergency responses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set out traffic management equipment including cones, signs, temporary traffic lights
• Assist with both planned and emergency road closures
• Supervise and coordinate with contractors working on-site
• Deliver small to medium-sized traffic projects independently or as part of a team

Requirements:

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Relevant industry qualifications such as:
  • LANTRA NHSS 12AB or 12D, M1, M2, M5, M6, or TTMBC
  • NRSWA (Street Works)
• Previous experience in a traffic management role (preferable)

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Regular opportunities for overtime
• Night work also available

This is a fantastic chance to join a growing team with long-term career prospects in a secure, essential service. If you're a qualified operative looking to progress your career in traffic management – we’d love to hear from you.