Apprentice Lead Traffic Management Operative

Summary

On our 21-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Traffic Management Operative with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. Following successful completion of your apprenticeship you may be offered a permanent role.

Wage

£16,750 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Starting salary is £16750 and there will be annual incremental increases.

Training course

Lead traffic management operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday-Friday between the hours of 07:00 to 17:00 e.g., 08:00 to 16:30. Shifts TBC.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

On a daily basis, you’ll work within one of our depots and travel to sites where you will learn to:

Deliver and install traffic management equipment to customer sites, in line with Sunbelt Rentals standards and legal guidelines
Establish traffic management schemes and deal with ongoing traffic issues
Ensure customers are fully briefed on the correct use of equipment and can operate safely
Check all returned traffic management equipment against relevant documentation
Maintain traffic equipment and carry out effective repairs
Understand all procedures and develop the ability to complete documentation accurately, predominantly using an electronic device
Communicate effectively with customers and the public.

Where you’ll work

Unit 10

Severn Way, Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 1BY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

FIRST FOR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Your training course

Lead traffic management operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Comply with health and safety regulations.
Follows safe systems of work including carrying out static and dynamic risk assessments.
Carry out operator maintenance and minor repair, checks and configuration requirements to TTM vehicles within limits of responsibility, escalating defects. For example: impact protection vehicle (IPV), traffic management installation vehicle, traffic management maintenance vehicle, traffic management airlock or closure point vehicle or traffic management convoy vehicle.
Carry out operator maintenance and minor repair, checks and configuration requirements to TTM plant within limits of responsibility, escalating defects. For example: mobile lane closure signs & trailers, temporary traffic light units, ROBO stop and go signs, portable variable message signs or portable tower lights.
Move, handle and store TTM equipment and systems.
Load, unload and secure TTM equipment and systems to and from vehicles or plant.
Select and use TTM PPE.
Interpret traffic management layouts, design and technical specifications.
Select and prepare TTM equipment and systems.
Plan for and organise installation.
Inspect, maintain, repair and replace TTM equipment and systems.
Operate and guide plant and vehicles to create safe working zones within limits of responsibility.
Install, position, secure and remove TTM equipment and systems tailored to the road type, without disadvantaging those with mobility and sensory impairment.
Apply digital TTM technologies to a TTM system. For example, incursion warning systems, automated traffic signal controls, variable message signs or tablet-based work management systems.
Respond to and contain emergencies including traffic accidents and vulnerable persons in crisis and seek support of formal responders.
Restore the carriageway to a safe condition.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Communicate with others verbally: internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
Complete task documentation, paper-based or digital.
Applies team working principles.
Comply with health and safety regulations.
Follows safe systems of work including carrying out static and dynamic risk assessments.
Carry out operator maintenance and minor repair, checks and configuration requirements to TTM vehicles within limits of responsibility, escalating defects. For example: impact protection vehicle (IPV), traffic management installation vehicle, traffic management maintenance vehicle, traffic management airlock or closure point vehicle or traffic management convoy vehicle.
Carry out operator maintenance and minor repair, checks and configuration requirements to TTM plant within limits of responsibility, escalating defects. For example: mobile lane closure signs & trailers, temporary traffic light units, ROBO stop and go signs, portable variable message signs or portable tower lights.
Move, handle and store TTM equipment and systems.
Load, unload and secure TTM equipment and systems to and from vehicles or plant.
Select and use TTM PPE.
Interpret traffic management layouts, design and technical specifications.
Select and prepare TTM equipment and systems.
Plan for and organise installation.
Inspect, maintain, repair and replace TTM equipment and systems.
Operate and guide plant and vehicles to create safe working zones within limits of responsibility.
Install, position, secure and remove TTM equipment and systems tailored to the road type, without disadvantaging those with mobility and sensory impairment.
Apply digital TTM technologies to a TTM system. For example, incursion warning systems, automated traffic signal controls, variable message signs or tablet-based work management systems.
Respond to and contain emergencies including traffic accidents and vulnerable persons in crisis and seek support of formal responders.
Restore the carriageway to a safe condition.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Communicate with others verbally: internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
Complete task documentation, paper-based or digital.
Applies team working principles.

Your training plan

You will be completing a level 2 Lead Traffic Management Operative Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered using a combination of:

Workplace experience to gain practical skills
Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
Industry-recognised training, delivered in the workplace and leading to an apprenticeship qualification

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Enthusiasm
Motivation to learn new skills

Other requirements

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About this company

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect. Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.

https://www.sunbeltrentals.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role, with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry
The size and scope of Sunbelt Rentals affords a wealth of opportunity for future progression
We are increasingly investing in developing the skills of our apprentices, with additional wide-ranging training opportunities built into the programme, and the development of possible higher-level qualifications and career pathways post-graduation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST FOR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

careers@sunbeltrentals.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303475.

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Closes in 3 days (Wednesday 26 February)

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Company’s application instructions

• You will be asked some additional screening questions, which will need to be completed before progressing to the next stage • Your application will be reviewed and you may be invited to complete a video interview • If successful at video interview, you will then be invited to one of our online assessment centres. • From there, again if successful, your application will be passed to the hiring manager at Sunbelt Rentals, who will arrange an interview with you at the office.

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