Traffic Management Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a reliable and hardworking individual who is able to work well in a team? Are you looking for a secure permanent job opportunities to be promoted?
If you answered yes and you are eager to progress on your long-term career in Traffic Management, then you would be a perfect candidate for this role. The Operative and Trainee Operative roles are all essential roles that sit at the heart of everything that we do. Responsible for installing, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic management on low speed roads in and around the community
We have competitive hourly rates, with enhanced rates for evening and weekend work which are the best in Traffic Management.
- Guaranteed 45 hours per week
- 28 days holiday
- £50k Life Assurance
- 3.5 Tonne Vehicle to commute to/ from work (after qualifying period)
- Tablet & mobile phone
- Full PPE provided- worth £200
- Latest technology, vehicles and equipment
- Access to our employee discount platform
- Pension scheme
- Training & Development with the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications (Lantra)
- Excellent overtime rates for evenings and weekends
- The security of a full time, permanent contract within an independent Traffic Management business
- Access to free financial health checks
About us:
Hooke Highways Ltd is a progressive independent Traffic Management business based in the South of England offering a wide range of traffic management schemes and expertise. Using the latest technology (EVO series Pike system) to help to keep traffic disruption to a minimum, we provide professional and safe Traffic Management systems.
Typical duties include
- Set up and close down temporary lights inc 2way, 3way, 4way and UTC Multiphase System
- Stop and Go services
- Traffic Marshall responsibilities
- Support/lead lane closures for dual carriageways
- Complete relevant weekly paperwork including timesheets, vehicle checks etc
- Shift work and working outside in all weathers
About you:
If you are reliable, hardworking, and want a career not just a job, you’ll have a great future with us. If you are new to the industry, we will help you to gain all of your Lantra Qualifications
Essential:
- 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 12D M1 – M6 qualification or Street works Ticket or TTMBC
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary is based upon experience and Lantra Tickets held plus generous overtime rates for evenings/ weekends
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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Traffic Management Operative roles across Hooke Highways's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,097 - £30,523 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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