Traffic Management Operative

Traffic Management Operative

Contract: Cheshire East Highways

Location: Nantwich

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, Ringway Jacobs, a leading provider of integrated highways management, is seeking a Traffic Management Operative to join their Cheshire East Highways contract, based in Nantwich, on a permanent basis.

The Role

As a Traffic Management Operative, you will work as part of the highway maintenance operational team, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of works across the network. Your role will be hands-on and varied, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic management systems on low-speed roads, including cones, signs, frames, sandbags, and associated equipment.
• Installing, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic signals, from two-way traffic control through to multi-phase traffic control, ensuring correct installation and fully charged batteries.
• Collecting traffic management equipment from sites upon project completion.
• Completing and managing checklists to ensure all equipment and systems are fit for use and fully operational prior to deployment.
• Supporting basic safety, quality, and environmental audits and risk assessments as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience delivering highway maintenance traffic management on site.
• A current, valid driving licence (LGV Class 2 is desirable).
• NHSS 12 A/B Traffic Management qualification (essential).
• The ability to take responsibility for traffic management activities on site.
• A good understanding of health and safety and its impact in the workplace.
• The ability to carry out basic safety, quality, and environmental audits and risk assessments.

Benefits

Ringway Jacobs recognises that its people make the difference. In return for your commitment and hard work, you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days’ additional annual leave
• Access to the “RJ Rewards” app, offering discounts on restaurants, holidays, days out, and more
• Flexible working arrangements where possible, including part-time hours or job share opportunities (please note your preference on your CV or cover letter)

The Company

Ringway Jacobs is a leading highways service provider working in partnership with local authorities across the UK. Established in 2005 to deliver road network management solutions to local government, Ringway Jacobs combines engineering excellence, innovation, and customer care to deliver best-in-class services. The business supports over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footways, nearly 7,800 miles of public rights of way, and 242,000 street lights, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and collaborative working.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all employees.