Trainee Operative - Traffic Management

VolkerWessels; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in civil engineering is looking for a candidate with highways maintenance experience to join their team. The role involves working with both direct and sub-contracted labour to meet targets effectively, specifically in traffic management. Applicants should possess relevant certifications such as NHSS 12D M1/2 and demonstrate strong communication and initiative skills. The position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus birthday off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in highways maintenance is essential.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with teams.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative in various situations.

Responsibilities

• Work with both direct labour and sub-contract labour.
• Meet targets and deadlines on time.
• Operation and management of traffic signals and plant.

Skills

Previous highways maintenance experience

Effective communication skills

Ability to use initiative

NHSS 12D M1/2

NHSS 12 A/B

Job description

Overview

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. 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 an addition of various other aspects of traffic management.

Qualifications

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

Company Information

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. VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, 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.

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.

Benefits

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 benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Values

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.