Job description

Overview

We are seeking a qualified Traffic Management Operative to join our team supporting fibre network build operations. This role offers opportunities to enhance your existing traffic management skills while gaining hands-on experience with fibre network construction, including engineering, splicing, and testing tasks. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will coordinate safe and compliant civil site setups by working with CAD drawings and adhering to highway regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Support fibre network build teams by managing highway permits, temporary traffic lights, road closures, and signage.
Ensure all civil site setups meet safety standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
Operate and maintain traffic management equipment stored at the Witham office, using a 7.5-ton flat-bed truck for equipment pickup and delivery.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Proven experience and qualification as a Traffic Management Operative.
Desirable experience in fibre or telecoms build and repair.
Strong understanding of highways legislation, including the ability to interpret CAD drawings and permit conditions.
Preferred experience with field civils specifications such as NRSWA.
Ability to deliver projects according to predefined schedules.
Competent in understanding and applying risk and method assessments.

Qualifications and Certifications

Full manual driving licence.
Ability to pass a DBS check.
NRSWA certification and Lantra M1/M2 qualifications.

Additional Information

Gigaclear is a rapidly growing company specializing in fibre-to-the-premises broadband, serving some of the UK's most challenging areas to connect. All employment offers depend on successful interviews and must meet safety protocols, including licence verification and mandatory drug and alcohol testing during onboarding and periodically thereafter. Employment offers will be rescinded if the candidate fails these tests.

Staff Benefits and Culture

Inclusive and collaborative culture encouraging continuous learning and skill development.
Competitive employer pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions.
Income protection and life assurance coverage.
25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, including options for holiday purchase and additional "Yay Days."
Healthcare benefits including health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access, and Employee Assistance Programs featuring counselling and legal advice.
Unlimited access to learning materials through an online platform.
Recognition programs for long service and monthly achievements.
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies.
Flexible working arrangements.
Health and wellbeing initiatives along with company-sponsored social events.

Mission and Values

Our mission is to empower communities by delivering exceptional broadband connectivity. Our vision is to nurture connected communities. Our core values include accountability (Own it), problem-solving (Find the Right Way), teamwork (Work Together), and shared success (Win Together).