12d Traffic Management Operative

Overview

We are hiring a 12d Traffic Management Operative for the Stanton Harcourt depot. The role is suitable for candidates who can travel from Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Chippenham, Devizes, Cirencester, Bicester, and Banbury.

We encourage applications from women, veterans, and people with disabilities. Candidates who meet the core requirements will be guaranteed an interview as part of an inclusive hiring approach.

About the employer

The business is a leading UK infrastructure safety specialist focused on protecting road workers and road users during temporary traffic works. The team plans and implements road closures, diversion routes, pedestrian walkways, cones, signs, traffic lights, and barriers. The work combines practical delivery, planning, collaboration, innovation, and technology to improve safety while reducing environmental impact.

The company is growing quickly following its most successful year, and this position is part of that expansion.

Role summary

As a 12d Traffic Management Operative, you will play an important part in delivering safe and efficient traffic management setups. The job involves installing, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic management equipment, supporting traffic counts, maintaining temporary signals, and helping new trainees build confidence in the role.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out traffic counts and share the data with clients and subcontractors to support smooth operations.
• Inspect, maintain, and keep temporary traffic lights working safely and effectively.
• Set up, service, and remove traffic management equipment, including cones, signs, frames, sandbags, and related items.
• Support and mentor new trainees as they learn the role and procedures.

Working pattern

Standard working hours are 40 to 48 hours per week. Although most shifts are daytime-based, you may also need to work evenings, nights, weekends, and away from home during busy periods. The role also includes participation in an on-call rota, especially where a company van is assigned.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours with overtime opportunities.
• A welcome bonus of £500 in the first pay for qualified operatives, subject to terms and conditions.
• Access to reward savings that can average around £400 per year through the Fill Your Boots Rewards scheme.
• Paid qualifications and access to an internal academy to support career progression.
• Company van provided once M1/M2 qualified.
• 20 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Retail discount access, life assurance, 24/7 GP appointments, free physiotherapy, and counselling for you and your family.
• Two paid volunteering days to support your community.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, subject to terms and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme, subject to terms and conditions.
• Refer-a-friend scheme offering £750 for a successful referral of a qualified 12ab operative.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification of M1/M2; SLG Unit 2 may also be considered.
• Working knowledge of Chapter 8 regulations.
• Full driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Any driving bans must have ended at least 5 years ago.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screening, with the offer dependent on the result.
• A positive, practical, can-do attitude.
• Strong adaptability, flexibility, and close attention to detail.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and away from home when required.
• Training is subject to signing a training agreement.
• All offers are also subject to any required medical assessments.

Equal opportunity and adjustments

The employer is committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair recruitment. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the hiring process if needed.

Additional information

This position is a permanent, full-time onsite role in Oxford, England, United Kingdom. Employment is conditional on successful drug and alcohol screening and any required medical checks.