The Role
Set up and oversee traffic management schemes (lane closures, road closures, stop/go, portable signals, convoy working) ensuring compliance with Chapter 8/Red Book, conducting risk assessments, vehicle checks, public direction, and maintaining high health and safety standards and site compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
As an experienced Traffic Management Operative, you will be required to work on Traffic Management Schemes for a range of projects, helping them to run smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum production in a working day, whilst maintaining a high Health and Safety standard. This role requires flexibility due to the nature of the business. You must be able to work both days and nights, including some weekends as required. You must have a can do and responsible attitude to work.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for someone to:
- Oversee all methods of traffic management; Give and take, Priority, Stop/Go boards, Portable traffic signals, Convoy working, Road closures, Lane closures and diversions
- Ensure all work is carried out according to safe working methods and best practice procedures
- Carry out risk assessments and method statements on works involving traffic management
- Ensure that all activities associated with the job are carried out according to laid down procedures where possible. Identify areas that can be improved and report to your line manager
- Ensure that daily vehicle checks are carried out – to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of vehicle and the safety of the driver and passenger
- Promote positive company image whilst at work (via wearing of company clothing, attitude, and site cleanliness)
- Demonstrate initiative by constantly looking to see where improvements can be made
- Assist the public, directing them through safe site lines when required
- Ascertain when management intervention is required
GTM Golden Rules to be followed
- Only undertake Traffic Management activities that you have the qualification to undertake (LANTRA)
- All Traffic Management setups must be compliant with guidance and legislation (Red Book, Chapter 8, ARTSM etc.)
- Regularly check your site to ensure it remains compliant
- Report any unsafe acts and conditions, and rectify immediately if safe and competent to do so
- Drive safely and avoid distractions. Keep within the speed limit and drive with due care and attention to prevent road traffic collisions
- Park vehicles safely, taking consideration of members of the public and other road users
- Five-point PPE to be worn on site at all times
Experience and Qualifications
- Lantra 12d accreditation as a minimum TTMBC, 12d (M1-M2)
- Lantra 12 a/b accreditation, IPV driver, foreman advantageous
- Provide evidence that you understand the differences between Chapter 8 and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works (red book) and how these apply
- Full valid UK driving licence
- Be able to read and understand CAD drawings, in relation to the works required
- Preferable to have mechanical ability in relation to Traffic Lights
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
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About
Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Skills Required
- Lantra 12d accreditation (TTMBC, 12d M1-M2)
- Lantra 12 a/b accreditation
- IPV driver accreditation
- Understanding differences between Chapter 8 and the Red Book and how they apply
- Full valid UK driving licence
- Ability to read and understand CAD drawings relevant to works
- Mechanical ability related to traffic lights
- Willingness and ability to work days, nights and some weekends as required
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain vehicle cleanliness/tidiness
- Wear five-point PPE on site at all times
- Only undertake Traffic Management activities for which you hold the required LANTRA qualifications
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The Company
What We Do
Network Plus is a leading utility and infrastructure service provider operating across the UK. They design, build, and maintain essential infrastructure assets in sectors such as water, wastewater, gas, power, telecoms, and transport, keeping communities connected and businesses running.
