Traffic Management Operative

Reporting to the supervisor. The role involves assisting in providing a first class service to our customers, completing a high standard of Traffic management to the highway network, helping to ensure that all maintenance activities are delivered in accordance with the strategies and policies of the County Council and Essex Highways.,

• Deliver, collect and exchange traffic management equipment such as cones, sandbags, signs, frames and temporary traffic lights, position units at customer sites and ensure they are installed correctly


• Maintain battery banks and exchange the equipment.


• Check and record damage / condition of equipment upon return from hire.


• Maintain existing set ups.


• Installation of road signs and other small civil works.
  
  Customer skills are required to maintain the highest standards within the team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skill will be necessary to ensure that all matter are dealt with in a courteous and helpful manner and customers are made fully aware of the service and standards the Council is able to deliver., A current, valid driving licence is essential, with LGV Class 2 entitlement highly desirable.


• M1/2 - M5 - M7 Highly desirable


• New Roads and Streetworks or NHSS 12 training and qualifications would be highly beneficial.


• Experience in the use of handheld technology (PDAs, Smartphones, etc) would be advantageous but not essential. Local knowledge of the county would be beneficial


• Knowledge of Traffic management and highways maintenance.
  
  We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.


Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.

Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Sick pay, At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That's why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.


Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.
In return for your hard work you will receive:

• Sick Pay


• Competitive salary


• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave


• A variety of discounts through our "RJ Rewards" app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc


• Life Assurance


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Pension scheme