Traffic Management Operative

Job Title – Traffic Management Operative

Location: Colchester, Lowestoft, Southwald, Ipswich, Halesworth

Shifts: Days, nights, weekends; 12‑day schedule; 40–48 hours per week.

About the Role

As a 12d Traffic Management Operative you will:

• Conduct traffic counts and communicate with clients and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain temporary traffic lights for safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Deploy, install, maintain and remove temporary traffic management equipment such as cones, signs, frames, sandbags, and other essential items.
• Mentor new trainees and share knowledge.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum M1/M2; consideration for SLG Unit 2.
• Knowledge of Chapter 8 regulations.
• Full driving licence with no more than 6 points. Driving bans must have expired at least 5 years ago.
• Pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Positive, can‑do attitude; adaptable, flexible, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights and away when required.

Benefits

• Job security with guaranteed hours and potential overtime.
• Welcome bonus and potential additional bonus perks.
• Professional growth: paid qualifications and access to our internal academy.
• Company van after M1/M2 qualification.
• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing support: retail discounts, life assurance, 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling for you and family.
• Volunteering time fully paid.
• Maternity & paternity support.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• EV & ULEV salary‑sacrifice scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn £750 for referring a qualified 12AB operative.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know so we can arrange them.

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