Apprentice Traffic Management Operative

You will be responsible for supporting the safe installation, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management on highways and road networks, while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a Lead Traffic Management Operative. Your hourly rate will increase as you progress through the training program.

The role is critical to ensuring the safety of road users, colleagues and the public, while maintaining compliance with current legislation, codes of practice and company procedures. The post holder will work towards increasing responsibility on site, including supporting the coordination of traffic management activities.

The purpose of your role will be to deliver Traffic Management solutions for our clients in line with Health and Safety regulations.

The safe delivery of our workload to the highest possible standards is priority. As part of your role, you may be required to:

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, monitoring and removal of temporary traffic management in accordance with approved drawings, permits and the Traffic Signs Manual (Chapter 8)


• Undertake depot and yard duties, including sign manufacturing, equipment repairs and maintenance, stock checks, vehicle loading and unloading, and preparing traffic management equipment for operational deployment


• Carry out traffic management activities safely and efficiently on all types of road networks, including local roads and high-speed carriageways (where trained)


• Undertake on-site and dynamic risk assessments with support, implementing control measures as required


• Ensure traffic management equipment is positioned, maintained and removed safely and in line with company standards


• Comply with all health, safety, environmental and quality (SHEQ) requirements, reporting incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions


• Work collaboratively with supervisors, planners and clients to deliver works to programme and specification


• Maintain high standards of housekeeping on site, ensuring the work area remains safe and tidy at all times


• Represent the company professionally when dealing with clients, road users and members of the public


• Participate in training, briefings and toolbox talks to develop competence and awareness


• Support the Lead Operative in coordinating on-site activities and develop skills to lead small teams as experience increases