At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage traffic operations and ensure safety on the roads.
- Company: VolkerHighways, a leader in highways and street lighting maintenance.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and great perks like extra leave on your birthday.
- Other info: We value diversity and inclusion, making it a great place for everyone.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a dynamic environment with hands-on training and development.
- Qualifications: No specific experience needed; just a willingness to learn and work outdoors.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in‑house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in‑house contracts.
We have a superb opportunity for a Trainee Operative to join our Traffic Management business, based out of our Brentford Depot. Responsible for working with both the direct labour and sub‑contract labour, meeting targets and deadlines on time. These include the operation of Traffic Lights and plant, where trained and certificated with the addition of various other aspects of Traffic Management.
About you
- Previous highways or reactive maintenance experience
- Ability to use initiative
- Enjoys working outdoors
- NHSS 12D M1/2
- NHSS 12 A/B
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills‑based training
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefit
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
Trainee Operative (Traffic Management) in Brentwood employer: VolkerFitzpatrick Limited
VolkerFitzpatrick is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where apprentices can thrive in the engineering and construction sector. With a commitment to employee development, including opportunities for degree apprenticeships and professional membership, the company fosters a culture of safety and teamwork while ensuring that all employees are supported in their growth. Located in the UK, VolkerFitzpatrick not only values diversity through its Disability Confident scheme but also provides a stable and rewarding career path in a well-established firm with over 100 years of experience.
