At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safe installation and maintenance of traffic management systems across Leicestershire.
- Company: Join a leading highways and infrastructure organisation with a focus on career growth.
- Benefits: Earn £14.59 per hour, enjoy weekly pay, and access training and development.
- Other info: Immediate start available with temp-to-perm opportunities and support from a dedicated team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while working outdoors and gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in traffic management or construction; full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 14.59 - 14.59 £ per hour.
Location: Granite Way, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7AH
Pay Rate: £14.59 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 07:00 - 15:30 | Friday 07:00 - 15:00
Overtime: Available depending on workload
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: Immediate starts available
Traffic Management Operatives Required
Career Progression Available
Quest Employment are recruiting on behalf of a leading highways and infrastructure organisation for Traffic Management Operatives to join their Operational Highways team based in Mountsorrel. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with highways, traffic management, civil engineering, construction, or outdoor labouring experience who are looking for a long-term career with training, development, and progression opportunities.
The Role
As a Traffic Management Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary traffic management systems across Leicestershire and surrounding areas. Your duties may include:
- Installing and removing temporary traffic management signage
- Setting up road closures, diversions, and traffic control systems
- Delivering and collecting traffic management equipment
- Reading traffic management plans and site drawings
- Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment checks
- Supporting highway maintenance and construction projects
- Ensuring compliance with Chapter 8 and Street Works regulations
- Working safely around live traffic and public areas
- Assisting with emergency call-outs and out-of-hours incidents when required
Key Skills and Experience
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have experience within traffic management, highways, construction, landscaping, utilities, or civil engineering
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Are comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Have strong health and safety awareness
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Have excellent communication and problem-solving skills
The following qualifications would be advantageous:
- NRSWA (Street Works)
- NHSS 12B, 12C, or 12D Traffic Management qualifications
- Highways Maintenance or Skilled Roadworker qualifications
- HGV Licence and CPC
- Banksman/Signaller experience
Pay and Benefits
Working with Quest Employment offers:
- £14.59 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Overtime opportunities available
- Training and development programmes
- Career progression opportunities
- Holiday entitlement
- Support from a dedicated recruitment team
About Quest Employment
Quest Employment is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in industrial, commercial, and technical recruitment. We work with trusted employers across the UK to provide candidates with long-term opportunities and career progression.
Apply Now
If you have experience in traffic management, highways maintenance, construction, civil engineering, or outdoor operational work and are looking for your next challenge, apply today and a member of the Quest Employment team will be in touch shortly. Alternatively, contact the Quest Employment Northampton branch for more information.
Traffic Management Operative Immediate Start employer: Quest Employment
Quest Employment is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, we provide our Traffic Management Operatives with competitive pay, opportunities for overtime, and a clear pathway for career progression within the highways and infrastructure sector. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values safety, teamwork, and professional advancement.
