At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage traffic and ensure safety on the roads.
- Company: VolkerHighways, a leader in highways and street lighting maintenance.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, private medical care, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Comprehensive training provided with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while working outdoors and making a difference.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in highways or maintenance is a plus, but not essential.
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 West Sussex Depots.
Responsibilities:- Responsible for working with both the direct labour and sub‑contract labour, meeting targets and deadlines on time.
- Includes operation of traffic lights and plant, where trained and certificated, with addition of various other aspects of traffic management.
- Previous highways or reactive maintenance experience
- Ability to use initiative
- Enjoys working outdoors
- NHSS 12D M1/2
- NHSS 12 A/B
We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but bring relevant experience and potential.
Benefits:- We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
- 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 restaurant 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
Safety and Compliance: All employees must undergo a drugs & alcohol screening as part of the mandatory health and safety requirements.
Trainee Operative (Traffic Management) in Chichester 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.
