Trainee Traffic Management Operative in Belfast

Join our team as a Trainee Traffic Management Operative in Belfast.

Eligibility: Must hold a full driving licence (no more than 6 points) to be eligible for this role.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded? We welcome applications from women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. In alignment with our commitment to inclusive recruitment practices, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet the core criteria for the role.

Benefits:

• Job Security: Northern Ireland’s leading TM company providing job security with guaranteed hours and overtime opportunities.
• Night Owls Rejoice: Nights paid at 1 and 1/3, Saturday & Sunday paid at 1 and 1/2.
• Relax and Recharge: 24 days holiday plus 5 Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: Life Assurance – with 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling for you and your family.
• Complimentary Training: We offer free training with an agreement that allows us to recover training costs if an employee leaves within 24 months.

General hours of work are 37.5 hours per week guaranteed. Hours and shifts include days, evenings, nights, and weekends with the option of overtime as required. You will also be required to be on the on-call rota.

Why HBS? Operating across the UK and Ireland, HBS delivers comprehensive services to all our clients. With a diverse product range, our specialist teams can tackle any challenge. We swiftly implement solutions using stock from our depots and our in-house operatives and equipment. As more projects move to a Design and Build basis, HBS stands ready with the expertise to meet these demands. Our in-house design team offers early contractor involvement, assisting with the design of safety barrier systems and traffic management. We collaborate with your designers to provide Value Engineering, ensuring compliant, cost-effective solutions every time.

Role Overview: As a Trainee Traffic Management Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow on highways and construction sites. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and maintaining traffic management systems.
• Safely directing traffic during roadworks, events, and emergencies.
• Collaborating with colleagues and clients to ensure smooth operations.
• Upholding our people-first culture and contributing to our fresh cultural change programme.

Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Own transport.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns of 12 on 2 off (every other weekend off).
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points and held for more than 10 months.
• Within 1-hour driving distance from the depot.
• Valid traffic management qualifications (e.g. Lantra 12D, M1/M2 or Unit 2). Desirable but not essential.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at HBS as a Trainee Traffic Management Operative and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of drug and alcohol screening, as well as any required medical assessments. We appreciate your understanding as these steps help ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.

HBS recognises that a diverse workforce—encompassing a broad spectrum of people, skills, and cultural backgrounds—enhances the quality and breadth of perspectives, insights, and experiences within the organisation. In line with this belief, we are firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer, upholding the principles of diversity and inclusion, and opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, we encourage you to inform us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.