Lead traffic management operative

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Construction and the built environment

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

To coordinate, install, maintain and remove TTM equipment and systems.

Install and remove cones, signs, barriers, and lane closures to an agreed plan

Conduct pre-start briefings for the operative team before each setup

Check that equipment meets specification and is in safe working order

Monitor the traffic management zone throughout the shift for safety issues

Communicate with the works supervisor and highways authority as required

Respond to incidents within the zone and follow emergency procedures

Complete daily records and sign off on scheme setups and removals

UK traffic management legislation including Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual

How to read and implement a traffic management plan for different road types

Types of signs, cones, and barriers and their correct placement

Risk assessment and safe systems of work on live carriageways

Communication with road workers, drivers, and highways authorities

Emergency procedures for incidents within a traffic management zone

How to complete relevant permits, records, and handover documentation

Ready to look for a place?

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