BUKO Traffic & Safety
Gate Operative
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Gate Operative - Flexible Contract (Zero Hours)
We are BUKO Traffic & Safety - a trusted name in temporary traffic management, bringing together the experience of Road Traffic Solutions (RTS) and Hooke Highways under one united brand. As part of the BUKO Group, a European leader in safety and infrastructure solutions, we’ve been keeping roads, sites, and people safe for over 20 years.
With over 300 team members across the UK, we deliver thousands of projects every year - from rural schemes and city centre works to major events and complex infrastructure jobs. Our teams combine deep local knowledge, smart planning, and a local feel, with an unwavering commitment to safety and service.
At BUKO Traffic & Safety, we have one clear purpose:
To keep people safe, projects moving, and clients confident - on the road to safety, together.
Role Overview
This is a flexible Zero Hours Contract, with the possibility to become part of our permanent team, depending on performance and operational needs. Our expertise and service levels ensure we fulfil contracts to the highest standard of quality and safety. We are currently recruiting for Gate Operatives for a major contract that we have recently won. The position is Monday to Friday, with work usually taking place between the hours of 6am and 6pm. Overtime in the evenings and on weekends is also available. Overtime is paid at enhanced rates.
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Benefits
- Full PPE
- Transport to and from site
- Competitive rates of pay
- Holiday pay
- Access to our employee discount platform giving you and your family weekly freebies and High Street Discounts
- Company pension scheme enrolment
- Opportunity to progress into our permanent team
- Opportunity to gain Streetworks and Lantra Qualifications
Key Responsibility
- Meet all site traffic to direct appropriately
- Guiding traffic in and out of the site
- Closure of roads in accordance with the site
- Marshalling of pedestrians
- Ensuring planting equipment is moved safely around the site
- This role does not include any on call/ emergency work
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The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and individuals will be expected to perform different tasks as required by the overall business objectives as it continues to evolve and grow.
Skills & Qualifications
- Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
- Minimum 1 year driving experience
- Live within one hour of the Depot
- Be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test
- Ideally holds a Streetworks Ticket or TTMBC (ideal, not essential)
Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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