Traffic Management Operatives 12A/B

Pelican Search Partners; Wychbold; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Support for trainees entering the отра

Job summary

VTM Highway Services is seeking Trainee Operatives and experienced 12AB Traffic Management Operatives to join our Worcestershire team, with projects across the UK. You will help set up, maintain and remove temporary traffic-management systems, including signs, cones, barriers, lane closures and diversions.

We value dependability, safe working practices and the ability to travel to various project locations. Night or weekend work may be required as part of a flexible shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Qualified operatives should hold Lantra-approved qualifications, ideally including NHSS 12AB General Operative.
• Practical traffic-management experience is preferred for operatives.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove traffic-management layouts safely.
• Follow traffic-management plans, RAMS and site instructions.
• Load and unload vehicles and equipment.
• Carry out vehicle and equipment checks.
• Keep sites safe, tidy and compliant.
• Report hazards, defects, incidents and near misses.
• Work professionally with colleagues, clients and the public.

Skills

NHSS 12AB General Operative

Lantra qualifications

Job description

Wychbold, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/04/2026

Qualified Traffic Management Operatives and Trainees

Location:

Worcestershire, West Midlands and projects across the UK

About VTM Highway Services

VTM Highway Services is a growing traffic-management company based in Worcestershire. We support utility, highways and infrastructure contractors with safe and reliable temporary traffic-management services.

Due to increasing demand, we are looking for enthusiastic Trainee Operatives and experienced 12AB Traffic Management Operatives to join our team.

Whether you already have traffic-management experience or are looking to begin a new career, we would be pleased to hear from you.

The Role

You will work as part of a team setting up, maintaining and removing temporary traffic-management systems. This may include signs, cones, barriers, lane closures, road closures and diversions.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Installing and removing traffic-management layouts safely.
  
• Following traffic-management plans, RAMS and site instructions.
  
• Loading and unloading vehicles and equipment.
  
• Completing vehicle and equipment checks.
  
• Keeping sites safe, tidy and compliant.
  
• Reporting hazards, defects, incidents and near misses.
  
• Working professionally with colleagues, clients and members of the public.
  

Some projects will involve night or weekend work, so flexibility is valued.

What We’re Looking For

Qualified operatives should hold relevant Lantra-approved qualifications, ideally including NHSS 12AB General Operative, and have practical traffic-management experience.

Previous experience is not essential for trainee applicants. We are more interested in finding dependable people who are willing to learn, work safely and become part of a reliable team.

All applicants must:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
  
• Hold a full UK driving licence, preferably with no more than six points.
  
• Be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening.
  
• Be comfortable working outdoors and carrying out physical tasks.
  
• Be willing to work flexible shifts and travel to project locations.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
  
• Training and development opportunities.
  
• Support for trainees entering the industry.
  
• Opportunities to gain additional qualifications.
  
• A mixture of planned and short-notice work.
  
• The chance to grow with an ambitious traffic-management company.
  

VTM Highway Services is an equal-opportunities organisation.