Traffic Management Operative (Qualified)

Role overview

Chevron Traffic Management is looking for a qualified Traffic Management Operative to support road safety work across the Colchester, Lowestoft, Southwold, Ipswich and Halesworth areas. This is a hands-on field role focused on setting up and maintaining safe traffic control arrangements during roadworks.

The position offers guaranteed 48 hours per week with overtime opportunities. Candidates must be comfortable with a flexible schedule, including weekends, and may also need to cover evenings, nights, work away from home during busy periods, and participate in an on-call rota, particularly if they have access to a company van.

A virtual hiring event is being held on 21st and 22nd July from 9:30am to 2pm, giving applicants a chance to meet the team remotely and learn more about the role and benefits.

About the company

Chevron, part of Ramudden Global UK, supports safer roadworks by putting temporary closures, diversion routes and pedestrian paths in place. The team manages the full traffic management setup, including cones, signs, traffic lights and barriers, and operates across the UK.

The business describes the work as both demanding and rewarding, with a strong focus on protecting road users and workers.

What you'll do

• Set up and maintain traffic management systems at roadwork sites.
• Work with cones, signage, traffic lights, barriers and related equipment.
• Follow road safety and Chapter 8 requirements while on site.
• Adapt to changing schedules, peak-period demands and varying shift patterns.
• Support evening, night, weekend and away-work assignments when required.
• Take part in the on-call rota where needed.
• Help guide and mentor new trainees as they learn the role.

Requirements

• Holding M1/M2 Lantra certification or higher is preferred.
• Qualifications such as M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6 or SLG Unit 2 will also be considered.
• Good knowledge of Chapter 8 regulations is essential.
• You must have a full driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Any driving ban must have ended at least 5 years ago.
• You need to be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening before an offer is confirmed.
• A positive, practical and can-do attitude is expected.
• Strong adaptability, flexibility and careful attention to detail are important.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights and away from home when necessary is required.
• Traffic management training is subject to signing a training agreement.
• Further medical checks may also be required before appointment.

Benefits

• £500 welcome bonus paid in the first pay for qualified operatives.
• £750 referral reward for qualified low-speed and high-speed operatives.
• Paid qualifications and access to an internal academy for career growth.
• Company van provided.
• 20 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Retail discount platform, life assurance, 24/7 GP access, free physio and counselling support for you and your family.
• Two fully paid volunteering days each year.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric and Ultra Low Emission Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, subject to terms and conditions.

Equal opportunity and application notes

Applications are encouraged from women, veterans and people from all backgrounds. Applicants who meet the core criteria are guaranteed an interview. Chevron is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

The role is subject to successful drug and alcohol screening and any required medical assessments.

Refer a qualified 12AB M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 operative to join low-speed teams across the UK and earn £750 after successful recruitment, subject to terms and conditions.

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