Trainee Operative

Volkerrail Group; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Trainee Traffic Management Operative at a leading company in the civil engineering sector. This role involves working collaboratively with both direct and subcontract labour to ensure the effective operation of traffic management systems, including traffic lights. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to implement safe working practices. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this innovative firm offers numerous benefits, including competitive salaries and comprehensive training opportunities. Join a team that values fairness, inclusion, and respect, and take your first step into a rewarding career in traffic management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurants vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Entry level NHSS12 - TTMBC certification required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate Traffic Lights and plant as trained and certificated.
• Work with direct and sub-contract labour to meet targets.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to understand and implement safe systems of work

Ability to use initiative

Teamwork

Education

Entry level NHSS12 - TTMBC

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We have a great opportunity for a Trainee Traffic Management Operative to join our business based out of Wokingham.

You will be responsible for working with both the direct labour and sub-contract labour, meeting targets and deadlines on time. These include the operation of Traffic Lights and plant, where trained and certificated with the addition of various other aspects of Traffic Management.

About you

• Entry level NHSS12 - TTMBC
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to understand and implement safe systems of work
• Ability to use initiative
• To work as part of a team

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work for us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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