Lanes Group
Traffic Management Operative
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Lanes Group
Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry-leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.
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Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company, specializes in multiple divisions.
Sapphire Traffic Management Solutions
Sapphire Traffic Management Solutions have depots across the UK. Our fleet cover high and low-speed solutions supported by the in-house CAD, Planning, and Streetworks Team to ensure compliance and accuracy.
The Team utilizes the latest technology to minimize disruption to allow works to be undertaken safely while keeping the road network moving.
Purpose of the Role
As a Traffic Management Operative, you will be required to work on our planned Traffic Management Schemes helping them to run smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum production in a working day, whilst maintaining a high Health and Safety standard. The works are a mixture of reactive and planned works.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all methods of traffic management; Give and take, Priority, Stop/Go boards, Portable traffic signals, Convoy working, Road closures, Lane closures, and diversions
- Ensure all work is carried out according to safe working methods and best practice procedures
- Carry out risk assessments and method statements on works involving traffic management
- Ensure that all activities associated with the job are carried out according to laid-down procedures where possible
- Identify areas that can be improved and report to your line manager
- Ensure that daily vehicle checks are carried out to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of vehicle and the safety of the driver and passenger
- Promote positive company image whilst at work (via wearing of company clothing, attitude, and site cleanliness)
- Demonstrate initiative by constantly looking to see where improvements can be made
- Be happy to assist the public, directing them through safe site lines when required
- Ascertain when management intervention is required
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Key Requirements
Skill and Experience
- Lantra 12d accreditation, TTMBC, 12d (M1, M2, M5, M6) Lantra 12 a/b accreditation
- Full valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
- Ability to read and understand CAD drawings, in relation to the works required, preferably to have mechanical ability in relation to Traffic Lights
- Be IT literate as usage of a tablet will be needed to input data
Living The Company Values
By embedding our company's core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow'.
Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:
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Your Contribution to the Company
- Strive to be always positive and constructive
- Adhere to all company policies
- Straight talking about the facts of the situation - open discussions are the best way to find solutions
- Help others through communicating clearly
- Deliver on commitments
- Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
- Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together'
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
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