Traffic Management Operative

MANCHESTER ROAD SURFACING LTD 

Traffic Management Operative

Job Purpose

As an experienced Traffic Management Operative you will be required to work on Traffic Management Schemes for a range of projects, helping them to run smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum production in a working day, whilst maintaining a high Health and Safety standard. This role requires flexibility due to the nature of the business. You must have a can do and responsible attitude to work.

Requirements

• Full valid UK Driving Licence
• Have NRWSA Tickets
• Prepared to work in all weather conditions
• Suitably fit

Main Duties/Key Responsibilities

• Including but not limited to all methods of traffic management Give and take, Priority, Stop/Go boards, Portable traffic signals, Road closures, Lane closures and diversions
• Make sure all work is carried out according to safe working methods and best practice procedures
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements on works involving traffic management
• Ensure that all activities associated with the job are carried out according to laid down procedures where possible. Identify areas that can be improved and report to your line manager
• Ensure that daily vehicle checks are carried out – to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of vehicle and the safety of the driver and passenger
• Promote positive company image whilst at work (via wearing of company clothing, attitude and site cleanliness)
• Demonstrate initiative by constantly looking to see where improvements can be made
• Assisting / Liaising with the public, directing through safe Site lines when required
• Ascertain when management intervention is required
• Adhere to time keeping

The Person

• Self-organisation and prioritising – job holder should demonstrate the ability to organise their work in such a way that tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Develop & maintain good working relationships with colleagues & superiors – job holder should be able to demonstrate good communications with colleagues and superiors, engendering support and respect from them
• Record keeping – job holder should be able to demonstrate records of work undertaken and completed as well as work in progress
• Use of work tools – job holder should demonstrate competence using all work tools, e.g. Traffic Lights systems
• Initiative and confidence – job holder should be able to demonstrate a willingness to contribute new ideas to improve things and should be able to determine when to refer a matter to someone else or whether to deal with it themselves
• Must be physically strong and be able to work in all weather conditions

Qualifications

• Lantra 12d accreditation as a minimum 12d (M1,M2)
• Lantra 12 a/b accreditation, IPV driver, foreman advantageous
• Provide evidence that you understand the differences between Chapter 8 and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works (red book) and how these apply
• Full valid UK driving licence
• Be able to read and understand CAD drawings, in relation to the works required
• Preferably to have mechanical ability in relation to Traffic Lights

Experience:

• Traffic Management: 1 year

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent

Licence:

• Driving License

Closing Date: 01/08/2018

Please Apply with your CV by email.