
Traffic Management Operative
Job Description
Traffic Management Operative
Department: GTM
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Radlett
Compensation: £12.21 - £14.70 / hour
Description
Day shift and Midday to 10pm shift available - Out of hours uplift applies
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- 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