Traffic Management Foreman​/IPV Driver

We are looking for eager, courteous, motivated individuals to join us as Traffic Management Foreman/ IPV Driver

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Traffic Management Teams we are expanding

There are new opportunities to join our teams in:
Blackwell. DE55 5JY

Traffic Management Foreman/ IPV Drivers are the lifeblood of our organisation and we invest heavily in training and development; leadership opportunities; PPE, uniform and equipment; and our employee benefits package for these individuals.

WHO ARE WE?

We’re HW Martin (Traffic Management) Ltd, professional, traffic management experts operating across the country. Our vision is to be the ultimate traffic management partner of choice.

We deliver temporary traffic management on behalf of our clients on both high speed and low speed roads. But our service is more than just cones and lights, its about ensuring everyone goes home safe, happy and healthy every day, evolving our delivery so we’re always able to respond to the needs of our clients and customers, and working collaboratively with other highways professionals to add value, innovate and meet the challenges of the future head on.

At HW Martin (Traffic Management) Ltd we support each other to succeed and to become the best version of ourselves.

THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT OPERATIVE ROLE

The easiest way to explain the role to you is to show you:

As a Traffic Management Foreman/ IPV Driver …

You will work on a range of traffic management solutions in temporary environments for a range of projects on both high speed motorways and dual carriageways as well as a low speed environment. You will be accountable for your own, and your teammates’ health, safety and wellbeing and, be empowered to speak up and take ownership of safety on your site.

Your insight from the frontline is crucial for the smooth running of our traffic management schemes, ensuring vehicles are guided safely around roadworks in the safest and most efficient way possible with minimal disruption.

You will work with a crew of likeminded individuals, ensuring everyone carries out their roles safely, and that project objectives are achieved in a timely, high-quality manner that meets the expectations of our clients.

You will need to be flexible due to the nature of the business. The role may include some night-time and weekend working.

WHAT DOES THE IDEAL CANDIDATE LOOK LIKE?

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with a good, responsible attitude to work.

You must hold a clean driving license (or with a maximum of 6 points) and be free from drugs and alcohol.

It pays to be self-assured in this role, with a firm belief in your own abilities and ambition, and a willingness to put in the hard work necessary to get where you and the business want to be.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Category C driving license
• Free from drugs and alcohol
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently
• Courteous, positive and motivated
• Flexible approach to working environment and a supportive team member
• Good problem solving and decision-making abilities

CARDED TO 12A/B LTMO, IPV Live Lane

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of our team, you will:

• Be accountable for installing, maintaining and removing traffic management on high and/or low speed roads
• Work in partnership with your teammates to meet and maintain high quality work plans
• Make sure your team respond to and deal with any problems that may arise during daily operations (e.g. incursions, incidents, accidents)
  • More complex issues to the Traffic Safety Control Officer (TSCO) where applicable or the Senior Leadership Team
• Be responsible for making sure your work is carried out safely, and that you and your teammates are wearing full, correct PPE
• Be accountable for the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and your teammates
• Ensure you receive a full briefing and are aware of your duties and responsibilities before starting your shift
• Be aware of and proudly carry out your role as an ambassador representing HW Martin (Traffic Management) Ltd and our clients
• Make sure that traffic management is installed in accordance with site-specific drawings or generic drawings
• Maintain…