General Operative ( Qualified Traffic Management/nights)

Join our team as a High-Speed Traffic Management Operative. We are recruiting for 12AB Operatives, Foreman and IPV Operatives.

Location: Northern Ireland

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

As part of being an HBS Traffic Management Operative, you will be entitled to:

• 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 & Sundays paid at 1 and 1/2.
• Relax and Recharge: 24-day 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.

37.5 hours per week are guaranteed, with most working weeks ranging from 50 to 60 hours. Shifts include days, evenings, nights, and weekends, and overtime is available. You will also be required to be on the on-call rota.

12AB Operative Responsibilities:

• Setting up and maintaining traffic management systems.
• Safely directing traffic during roadworks, events, and emergencies.
• Undertake traffic counts, calls to clients and subcontractors, timings and near misses.
• Help and guide new trainees.

Foreman Responsibilities:

• Assist and advise managers to help schemes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Oversee and coordinate a crew, ensuring roles are carried out safely, and project objectives are achieved.
• Collaborating with colleagues and clients to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to work nights, and 2 weekends per month.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points and held for more than 10 months.
• Valid traffic management qualifications (e.g., Lantra 12AB, 12AForeman or IPV).

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of drug and alcohol screening and any required medical assessments. 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.