Traffic Management Operative

Go Traffic Management Limited (GTM) Ltd; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Armed Forces-friendly

Job summary

Go Traffic Management Limited (GTM) Ltd in St Austell is seeking an experienced Traffic Management Operative to deliver effective schemes across projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role requires flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts, with a can-do attitude and responsibility on site.

Key responsibilities include managing traffic control methods, ensuring safe practices, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining vehicle safety checks.

Qualifications

• Ability to read CAD drawings and understand traffic-related plans.
• Experience with risk assessments and method statements for works.
• Attitude to work with a can-do approach and responsibility on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee traffic management methods: Give and take, Priority, Stop/Go boards, portable traffic signals, convoy working, road closures, lane closures and diversions.
• Ensure work is carried out according to safe working methods and best practice.
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements for works involving traffic management.
• Ensure activities follow laid down procedures; identify improvements and report to line manager.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks for cleanliness, safety of driver and passengers.
• Promote positive company image through attire, attitude and site cleanliness.
• Demonstrate initiative to identify on-site improvements.
• Assist the public and direct them through safe site lines when required.
• Ascertain when management intervention is required.

Skills

CAD drawings

Risk assessment awareness

Education

Lantra 12d accreditation (TTMBC, 12d M1-M2)

Lantra 12a/b accreditation

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Description

As an experienced Traffic Management Operative, you will be required to work on Traffic Management Schemes for a range of projects, helping them to run smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum production in a working day, whilst maintaining a high Health and Safety standard. This role requires flexibility due to the nature of the business. You must be able to work both days and nights, including some weekends as required. You must have a can do and responsible attitude to work.

Department

GTM

Location

St Austell

Compensation

£12.21 - £15.00 / hour

Description

As an experienced Traffic Management Operative, you will be required to work on Traffic Management Schemes for a range of projects, helping them to run smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum production in a working day, whilst maintaining a high Health and Safety standard. This role requires flexibility due to the nature of the business. You must be able to work both days and nights, including some weekends as required. You must have a can do and responsible attitude to work.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

• Oversee all methods of traffic management; Give and take, Priority, Stop/Go boards, Portable traffic signals, Convoy working, Road closures, Lane closures and diversions
• Ensure all work is carried out according to safe working methods and best practice procedures
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements on works involving traffic management
• Ensure that all activities associated with the job are carried out according to laid down procedures where possible. Identify areas that can be improved and report to your line manager
• Ensure that daily vehicle checks are carried out – to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of vehicle and the safety of the driver and passenger
• Promote positive company image whilst at work (via wearing of company clothing, attitude, and site cleanliness)
• Demonstrate initiative by constantly looking to see where improvements can be made
• Assist the public, directing them through safe site lines when required
• Ascertain when management intervention is required

GTM Golden Rules to be followed

• Only undertake Traffic Management activities that you have the qualification to undertake (LANTRA)
• All Traffic Management setups must be compliant with guidance and legislation (Red Book, Chapter 8, ARTSM etc.)
• Regularly check your site to ensure it remains compliant
• Report any unsafe acts and conditions, and rectify immediately if safe and competent to do so
• Drive safely and avoid distractions. Keep within the speed limit and drive with due care and attention to prevent road traffic collisions
• Park vehicles safely, taking consideration of members of the public and other road users
• Five-point PPE to be worn on site at all times

Experience and Qualifications

• Lantra 12d accreditation as a minimum TTMBC, 12d (M1-M2)
• Lantra 12 a/b accreditation, IPV driver, foreman advantageous
• Provide evidence that you understand the differences between Chapter 8 and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works (red book) and how these apply
• Full valid UK driving licence
• Be able to read and understand CAD drawings, in relation to the works required
• Preferable to have mechanical ability in relation to Traffic Lights

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. £12.71 - £15ph based on qualifications with enhanced rates for overtime.

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We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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