At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate traffic lights and coordinate with teams to meet project targets.
- Company: Join VolkerHighways, a leader in highway and street lighting maintenance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extra day off on your birthday, and private medical care.
- Other info: Flexible working opportunities and comprehensive training for career growth.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, gain valuable skills, and make a real impact in traffic management.
- Qualifications: Previous highways experience and effective communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
VolkerHighways is a market leader in highway and street lighting maintenance. We are looking for a Trainee Operative to join our Traffic Management business based in West Sussex Depots. You will work with both direct and subcontract labour, meeting targets and deadlines and will operate traffic lights and plant with the appropriate training and certification.
Responsibilities
- Operate traffic lights and plant.
- Coordinate with direct labour and subcontract teams to meet project targets and deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with traffic management regulations.
Qualifications
- Previous highways or reactive maintenance experience.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Enjoy working outdoors.
- NHSS 12D M1/2.
- NHSS 12 A/B.
- Drug and alcohol screening mandatory for all staff.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 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 benefits.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Employee Assistance programme.
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support.
- 24/7 Virtual GP service.
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VolkerWessels is an excellent employer for those looking to advance their careers in rail infrastructure, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and quality. With flexible working hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can thrive in their roles while enjoying competitive salaries and generous benefits, including private healthcare. Located in Basingstoke, the company fosters a collaborative environment where project managers can lead impactful projects and grow professionally.
