Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.
We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client's and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.
About The Role
As a Traffic Management Operative, you will be required to work on our planned Traffic Management Schemes on our new Yorkshire Water contract, helping them to run smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum production in a working day, whilst maintaining a high Health and Safety standard. We are looking for the right individual to progress within the company up to supervisor and manager levels. The works are a mixture of reactive and planned works.
You will also be required to go on a standby rota and be flexible to the business needs in working nights and weekends. This is a full time, permanent position within a growing, and busy department.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Hours: 50 hours per week
Salary: Up to £13.52 per hour (Depending on experience) OTE earnings of up to £50,000 based on overtime.
Responsibilities - But Not Limited To
You will oversee all methods of traffic management; Give and take, Priority, Stop/Go boards, Portable traffic signals, Convoy working, Road closures, Lane closures and diversions.
You will carry out risk assessments and method statements on works involving traffic management.
You will ensure that all activities associated with the job are carried out according to laid down procedures where possible.
You will ensure that daily vehicle checks are carried out to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of vehicle and the safety of the driver and passenger.
You will demonstrate initiative by constantly looking to see where improvements can be made.
You will be happy to assist the public, directing them through safe site lines when required.
Experience And Qualifications
Lantra 12d accreditation, TTMBC, 12d (M1, M2, M5, M6) Lantra 12 a/b accreditation.
Full valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
Be able to read and understand CAD drawings, in relation to the works required preferably to have mechanical ability in relation to Traffic Lights.
Be IT literate as usage of a tablet will be needed to input data
What You Will Get In Return
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK's largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.
What We Offer
20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Overtime paid at X1.5 of salary for weekdays and weekends
Use of company van which can be taken home
Loyalty bonus
Pension
Death in service
Training and progression opportunities beyond M5 level up to supervisor and management level
Full PPE provided
This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.
The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community
Strictly no agencies please
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