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Sign Services & Traffic Management Operative

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 14.59 - 18.71 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Mountsorrel

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Job - Sign Services & Traffic Management Operative
 Location - Leicestershire Area
 Contract - Full-Time Temporary 
 Pay - £14.59 per hour PAYE (Inc of Holiday Pay) | £18.71 per hour Ltd via Umbrella
 Hours - 37 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday
 
 About the Job
 Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a respected local authority client for an experienced Sign Services & Traffic Management Operative to join their Operational Highways team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highways professional with traffic management experience to contribute to the safe delivery of highway maintenance and construction activities across Leicestershire and surrounding areas.
 The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering, installing, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic management systems, ensuring the safety of road users, contractors, and the general public.
 
 Key Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and remove temporary traffic management systems in accordance with Chapter 8 and relevant Streetworks legislation.
Deliver and collect traffic management signs and equipment across operational sites.
Support highway maintenance, construction, forestry, and street lighting teams with traffic control measures.
Read and interpret traffic management plans and site drawings.
Carry out daily vehicle and plant checks, ensuring compliance with transport and safety regulations.
Assist in scheduling and coordinating the distribution and collection of traffic management resources.
Support emergency response activities and make sites safe during incidents when required.
Work collaboratively with Traffic Management Technicians and Sign Shop teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
Supervise and mentor apprentices, agency workers, and less experienced operatives when required.
Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures.
 Essential Requirements
Experience working within a highways, civil engineering, or traffic management environment.
Knowledge of temporary traffic management operations and safe working practices.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within highway operations.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work independently and use initiative when responding to changing site conditions.
 Desirable Qualifications & Experience
NRSWA Operative Qualification.
National Highways Sector Scheme (NHSS) qualifications:
12B
12C
12D (T1/T2)
12D (T5)
NVQ Level 2 in Highways Maintenance or equivalent.
Skilled Roadworker qualification.
LGV Licence with CPC and Driver Qualification Card.
Experience installing road closures, diversions, and traffic control systems.
Experience acting as Banksman/Signaller.
Knowledge of Chapter 8 Traffic Management Regulations and the Code of Practice for Safety at Streetworks.
Experience using underground service detection equipment.
 About You
 We're looking for a motivated and safety-conscious individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You will be organised, adaptable, and capable of responding calmly to changing operational demands while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer service.
 You will also demonstrate:
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental responsibilities.
The ability to lead by example and support less experienced colleagues.
A proactive and flexible approach to work.
Commitment to delivering excellent service standards.
 Additional Information
Monday to Friday working pattern (37 hours per week).
Occasional requirement to work evenings, weekends, nights, or public holidays to support operational needs and emergency response.
Opportunity to participate in standby and call-out rotas.
Work will be carried out across Leicestershire and, on occasion, neighbouring areas.
Training and development opportunities available.
 Interested?
 For more information or to apply, please contact Prakash by emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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