Job Description

IMH Recruitment are looking for a reliable Traffic Management Operative to work on behalf of our client in Leicester.

Job Overview

To work as part of a team to deliver a best value, customer-focussed service throughout Leicestershire and occasionally, surrounding counties. You will provide an excellent delivery and collection service for temporary traffic management signage for the Highway Delivery workforce. Your work will also support the provision of highway maintenance, construction, forestry and street lighting activities where stop/go boards are required to direct the flow of traffic. You are responsible for safe temporary traffic management provisions for the site.

Duties

* Erection and removal of appropriate signs

* Assisting with the scheduling of the resources required to effect distribution to, and collection from, given routes

* Remain flexible at all times during the works, specifically if disruption is caused to the schedule through early or delayed finish times

* Reading plans and drawings associated with any/all Traffic Management

* Carry out daily routine checks and maintenance to appropriate vehicle and plant, complying with relevant legislation (e.g driver’s hours regulations, European Drivers Regulations, safe loads and weights) to ensure safe and continued use.

* To work in close collaboration with the Sign Shop and Traffic Management Technicians, assisting where required in the workshop, and providing cover at peak or emergency times as required.

* To implement temporary traffic management systems to comply with Chapter 8 and the Code of Practice for Safety at Streetworks

* To co-ordinate the delivery, collection and storage of temporary signs at depots and sites to minimise operational disruptions

Skills

* NVQ 2 in Highways Maintenance or similar

* Skilled Road-worker Trades Test Assessment

* New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA) Qualification (Operative)

* National Highways Sector Scheme 12B

* National Highways Sector Scheme 12C

* National Highways Sector Scheme 12D(T1/T2)

* National Highways Sector Scheme 12D (T5)

* Valid Driving Licence

Hours and Pay:

* 37 Hours a week

* £14.14 Per Hour

* The nature of the work may involve the jobholder carrying out activities outside of normal working hours, including night, weekends and public holidays, in all weather conditions to meet the needs of the service.

If you are a motivated individual with we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team’s success