Sopra Steria
Strategic Control Room Operator
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Join a team that keeps the country moving!
We are currently recruiting for a Strategic Control Room Operator to join our busy Information Centre which is at the heart of managing incidents on the National Highways strategic road network. We work together in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to make sure drivers stay informed and safe. If you thrive under pressure and want to make a real difference, this could be the role for you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a role where no two days are the same and you play an integral part in minimising the effects of incidents on the UK road network.
This is a 24/7 service so you will work on a shift pattern which comprises 6 days on and 4 days off, the 6 working days will see you doing 2 early shifts, 2 late shifts and 2 night shifts. The role will be based full time in the office in Birmingham (Quinton Business Park).
What you’ll be doing:
- Receive information from various sources about incidents on the Strategic Road Network (SRN), assess details and create/manage events on the National Traffic Information Service system
- Manage NTIS-generated events
- Assist customers by setting Variable Message Signs (VMS) across the SRN
- Monitor traffic data to detect current events
- Validate and manage automated roadwork events
- Keep stakeholders informed in line with agreed procedures
What you’ll bring:
- Strong attention to detail
- A team player with flexibility and commitment
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- Ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues and clients
- Good geographical knowledge
- Ability to follow policies and procedures consistently
- Organisational skills and time management under pressure
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Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Location:
Based out of the office in Birmingham
Security Clearance level:
Must be eligible for BPSS
Internal Recruiter:
Olly Walker
Salary:
£26,000 + 15% shift allowance
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Pension
- Generous flexible benefits fund
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
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We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
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