Job Description
As a Lead Traffic Management Operative, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic management as the lead person on the Traffic Management crew. You will deploy cones, signs, frames, sandbags, and other equipment on both high and low-speed roads. You should be able to work independently and lead other team members, supporting all operational aspects of the maintenance contract on the M40 Motorway.
Key Responsibilities
* Install planned and emergency traffic management closures compliant with Chapter 8 and the National Highways Sector Scheme as requested.
* Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and submitted to Nighttime Supervisors promptly.
* Maintain traffic management closures according to Chapter 8 guidelines, ensuring road user safety.
* Install and/or remove signed diversion routes on the M40 and local authority roads.
* Perform depot duties such as cleaning signs and cones, filling sandbags, and maintaining tools and equipment.
* Maintain vehicles and equipment, ensuring they are suitable for use, and report issues to the Traffic Management Manager.
* Participate in briefings and training to ensure safe and sustainable operations.
* Support a positive attitude towards health, safety, and the environment.
* Report hazards on site to the Night Works Supervisor or Manager and take appropriate mitigation actions.
* Ensure operations comply with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
* Current Lead Traffic Management Operative qualification.
* HGV Category C driving license (preferable).
* Previous experience in the role (preferable).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Detail-oriented with the ability to identify improvement areas.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Adaptability to changes in the environment.
Additional Information
You must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available for this role.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair assessment based on experience and suitability for the role.
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