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Posted 23 July, 2026

Traffic Management Operative

Quest Employment
Woodhouse, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Traffic Management Operative Immediate StartLocation: Granite Way, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7AHPay Rate: £14.59 per hourShift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 07:00 15:30 | Friday 07:00 15:00Overtime: Available depending on workloadJob Type: Temporary to PermanentStart Date: Immediate starts availableTraffic Management Operatives Required Career Progression Available Quest Employment are recruiting on behalf of a leading highways and infrastructure organisation for Traffic Management Operatives to join their Operational Highways team based in Mountsorrel.This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with highways, traffic management, civil engineering, construction, or outdoor labouring experience who are looking for a long-term career with training, development, and progression opportunities.The Role As a Traffic Management Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary traffic management systems across Leicestershire and surrounding areas.Your duties may include:Installing and removing temporary traffic management signageSetting up road closures, diversions, and traffic control systemsDelivering and collecting traffic management equipmentReading traffic management plans and site drawingsCarrying out daily vehicle and equipment checksSupporting highway maintenance and construction projectsEnsuring compliance with Chapter 8 and Street Works regulationsWorking safely around live traffic and public areasAssisting with emergency call-outs and out-of-hours incidents when requiredKey Skills and Experience We are looking for candidates who:Have experience within traffic management, highways, construction, landscaping, utilities, or civil engineeringHold a full UK driving licenceAre comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditionsHave strong health and safety awarenessCan work independently and as part of a teamHave excellent communication and problem-solving skillsThe following qualifications would be advantageous:NRSWA (Street Works)NHSS 12B, 12C, or 12D Traffic Management qualificationsHighways Maintenance or Skilled Roadworker qualificationsHGV Licence and CPCBanksman/Signaller experiencePay and Benefits Working with Quest Employment offers:£14.59 per hourWeekly payTemp-to-perm opportunityOvertime opportunities availableTraining and development programmesCareer progression opportunitiesHoliday entitlementSupport from a dedicated recruitment teamAbout Quest Employment Quest Employment is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in industrial, commercial, and technical recruitment.We work with trusted employers across the UK to provide candidates with long-term opportunities and career progression.Apply Now If you have experience in traffic management, highways maintenance, construction, civil engineering, or outdoor operational work and are looking for your next challenge, apply today and a member of the Quest Employment team will be in touch shortly.Alternatively, contact the Quest Employment Northampton branch for more information.TPBN1_UKTJ