General Operative (Traffic Management)

Overview

We are hiring a General Operative in traffic management for our Bonnybridge location (FK4 2AQ). This is an onsite role with flexible shift arrangements, including combinations of day and night work. The position is part of a team that supports safe and efficient traffic flow across highways, construction sites, roadworks, events, and emergency situations.

The employer has a strong track record in Scotland, with more than 30 years of experience providing traffic management services across highways, local authority work, utilities, rail, and events.

Shift Patterns

• 12 days on and 2 days off, with a weekend off before continuing the cycle
• 6 days on and 1 day off
• Part-time rota across 4 days, with either Saturday to Tuesday or Thursday to Sunday shifts
• Night-shift opportunities are also available for high-speed operatives, and these require a valid 12AB Lantra qualification

What You Will Do

• Set up, manage, and maintain traffic management systems
• Direct traffic safely during roadworks, public events, and emergency works
• Work closely with colleagues and customers to keep operations running smoothly
• Contribute to a people-focused workplace and support an ongoing cultural improvement programme

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, live within 40 minutes’ driving distance of the depot, and be flexible enough to work the shift patterns listed above. A full UK driving licence is required, it must have been held for more than 10 months, and it must have no more than 6 penalty points.

The employer welcomes applications from women, veterans, and people with disabilities. In line with inclusive hiring practices, every applicant who meets the core job criteria is guaranteed an interview.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to work the stated day and night shift patterns
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points and held for at least 10 months
• Residence within 40 minutes of the depot
• Traffic management qualifications such as Lantra 12AB, 12D M1/M2, or Unit 2 are preferred but not mandatory

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours and the possibility of overtime
• Enhanced pay for night work at 1.25x
• Saturday and Sunday pay at 1.5x
• Company van once T1/T2 qualification is achieved
• 22 days of annual leave plus 6 bank holidays
• Life assurance, 24/7 GP access, free physiotherapy, and counselling for you and your family
• Loyalty bonus and refer-a-friend bonus, subject to terms and conditions
• Free training, with a repayment agreement if employment ends within 24 months

Additional Information

Employment offers are conditional on successful drug and alcohol screening, along with any required medical checks. These steps are used to help maintain a safe and healthy workplace. The organisation is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion, and fair recruitment, and will consider reasonable adjustments during the hiring process where needed.

Reference: INDTMO