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Posted 16 August, 2026

Traffic Management General Operative

Kier Group
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Traffic Management Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We’re on the lookout for a Traffic Management Operative to join our dynamic team in Brixworth. This is your chance to be part of our highways maintenance crew, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety of work sites across the region.

Key Details

Location: Brixworth – site-based, 5 days per week

Hours: Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 per year + excellent benefits

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Responsibilities

As a Traffic Management Operative, you will work closely with dedicated maintenance teams, providing essential traffic management support for various projects, including carriageway, footway, and drainage works. This hands-on role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to the improvement of local road networks.

Your daily tasks will include:

  • Conducting traffic management risk assessments to ensure site safety
  • Reviewing and implementing traffic management arrangements for minor works
  • Supporting maintenance activities such as hand sweeping, cleaning, and litter picking
  • Safely loading, unloading, and handling materials and equipment
  • Collaborating with your team to deliver high-quality maintenance projects

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for someone who:

  • Holds LANTRA Traffic Management qualifications at T1/M1 and T2/M2 levels
  • Has hands-on experience in highway maintenance or a similar field
  • Has completed relevant SHE matrix training for the role
  • Is committed to safety and looks out for colleagues and the public
  • Thrives in a team environment and enjoys contributing to shared success

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our family!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we value their experiences in guiding our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team at Kier!

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