General Operative (Traffic Management)

Role overview

We are hiring a General Operative in traffic management to support safe and efficient road operations in Shotts, Scotland (ML7 5DW). This position sits with a leading traffic management provider in Scotland and is suited to someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working outdoors as part of a close-knit team.

Shift patterns

The role offers flexible working arrangements to help balance work and personal life. Shifts may combine day and night work and can follow one of these patterns:

• 12 days on followed by 2 days off, then continuing on the same cycle
• 6 days on and 1 day off
• Part-time schedule across 4 days, either Saturday to Tuesday or Thursday to Sunday

There are also vacancies for high-speed operatives, which are night-shift based and require a 12AB Lantra qualification.

What the role involves

You will help set up, monitor, and maintain traffic control arrangements on highways and construction sites. The job also involves directing road users safely during roadworks, events, and emergency situations, while working alongside colleagues and clients to keep operations running smoothly.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours with overtime opportunities in a stable, well-established company
• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours: nights at 1.25x, and Saturdays and Sundays at 1.5x
• A company van is provided once T1/T2 qualifications have been achieved
• 22 days of annual leave plus 6 bank holidays
• Life assurance, plus access to 24/7 GP appointments, free physiotherapy, and counselling support for you and your family
• Loyalty bonus and employee referral bonus, subject to terms and conditions
• Free training is provided, with a cost-recovery agreement if the employee leaves within 24 months

Eligibility and requirements

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and be able to work the shift patterns listed above. A full UK driving licence is required; it must have been held for more than 10 months and must not carry more than 6 points. Candidates should also live within 40 minutes' driving distance of the depot. Traffic management qualifications such as Lantra 12AB, 12D M1/M2, or Unit 2 are desirable but not mandatory.

Additional information

Applications are welcomed from women, veterans, and people with disabilities. If you meet the core criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. The employer is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments can be arranged during recruitment if needed.

About the employer

The company has supported road workers and road users across Scotland for more than 30 years. Its services cover highways, local authorities, utilities, rail, and events, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service.

Pre-employment checks

Any offer will depend on passing drug and alcohol screening and any required medical assessment to help maintain a safe workplace.