Overview
BUKO Traffic & Safety are recruiting for Gate Operatives on a major contract. The position is Monday to Friday, usually 6am–6pm. Overtime in the evenings and on weekends is available. This is a flexible 6‑month initial contract, with the possibility to join the permanent team.
We are BUKO Traffic & Safety — a trusted name in temporary traffic management, bringing together the experience of Road Traffic Solutions (RTS) and Hooke Highways under one united brand. As part of the BUKO Group, we’ve been keeping roads, sites, and people safe for over 20 years. With 300+ team members across the UK, we deliver projects from rural schemes to major events and complex infrastructure jobs, combining local knowledge with safety and service.
Role purpose: to keep people safe, keep projects moving, and support client confidence on the road to safety.
Key Responsibilities
* Meet all site traffic and direct vehicles accordingly
* Guide traffic in and out of the site
* Close roads in accordance with site requirements
* Marshaling of pedestrians
* Ensure planting equipment is moved safely around the site
* This role does not include any on‑call or emergency work
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties; individuals may perform additional tasks as required by the business objectives as it evolves.
Skills & Qualifications
* Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
* Minimum 1 year driving experience
* Live within one hour of the depot
* Be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test
* Ideally holds a Streetworks Ticket or TTMBC (preferred but not essential)
Benefits
* Full PPE
* Transport to and from site
* Competitive rates of pay
* Holiday pay
* Access to employee discount platform with weekly freebies and High Street Discounts
* Company pension scheme enrolment
* Opportunity to progress into the permanent team
* Opportunity to gain Streetworks and Lantra qualifications
Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Construction
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Location notes: Bodmin, Looe, Newquay, Truro, Saltash, Launceston, and nearby areas appear in the job listings.
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