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Traffic operator
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Transport and logistics
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
To assist traffic teams by ensuring the accurate flow of information throughout traffic.
What you'd do
Monitor road networks using CCTV and traffic management systems
Detect and record incidents and alert the appropriate response teams
Operate variable message signs to inform drivers of hazards
Liaise with police, highways teams, and emergency services
Update traffic information systems and media channels in real time
Log all incidents and actions accurately in control room systems
Support colleagues during major incidents or high-traffic events
What you'd learn
Traffic management systems, CCTV, and variable message sign (VMS) operation
Road network layout and understanding the impact of incidents on traffic flow
Incident detection, recording, and escalation procedures
Emergency service liaison and multi-agency communication protocols
Road traffic legislation relevant to traffic management
Customer communication including updating road users via media channels
Health and safety in a 24-hour control room environment
Ready to look for a place?
See live Traffic operator apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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