Trainee Operative (Traffic Management)

Volkerrail Group; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave + birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Vouchers and discounts

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefit

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerHighways is seeking a Trainee Operative to join our Traffic Management team at the Brentwood Depot. You will work with direct labour and sub-contract teams, operating traffic lights and plant where certificated, and support various Traffic Management tasks as part of a busy operations environment.

Ideal candidates have highways or reactive maintenance experience, strong communication, and enjoy outdoor work. NHSS 12D M1/2 and NHSS 12 A/B certifications are required for this role.

Qualifications

• NHSS 12D M1/2 certification is required.
• NHSS 12 A/B certification is required.
• Previous highways or reactive maintenance experience.
• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Enjoys working outdoors and outdoors environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Traffic Lights and related plant when trained and certificated.
• Collaborate with direct labour and sub-contract labour to meet targets.
• Assist with various aspects of Traffic Management as required.
• Ensure work is carried out to time and quality standards.

Skills

NHSS 12D M1/2

NHSS 12 A/B

Highways experience

Communication skills

Outdoors

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 superb opportunity for a Trainee Operative to join our Traffic Management business, based out of our Brentwood Depot.

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

• Previous highways or reactive maintenance experience
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Enjoys working outdoors
• NHSS 12D M1/2
• NHSS 12 A/B

Why work with 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
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• 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 polices including enhanced maternity benefit
• Flexible working opportunities
• 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.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.