Traffic Management Operatives 12A​/B

Redditch, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/04/2026

VTM Highway Services is a growing traffic-management company based in Worcestershire. We support utility, highways and infrastructure contractors with safe and reliable temporary traffic-management services.

Due to increasing demand, we are looking for enthusiastic Trainee Operatives and experienced 12AB Traffic Management Operatives to join our team.

Whether you already have traffic-management experience or are looking to begin a new career, we would be pleased to hear from you.

You will work as part of a team setting up, maintaining and removing temporary traffic-management systems. This may include signs, cones, barriers, lane closures, road closures and diversions.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Installing and removing traffic-management layouts safely.
• Following traffic-management plans, RAMS and site instructions.
• Loading and unloading vehicles and equipment.
• Completing vehicle and equipment checks.
• Keeping sites safe, tidy and compliant.
• Reporting hazards, defects, incidents and near misses.
• Working professionally with colleagues, clients and members of the public.

Some projects will involve night or weekend work, so flexibility is valued.

Qualified operatives should hold relevant Lantra-approved qualifications, ideally including NHSS 12AB General Operative
, and have practical traffic-management experience.

Previous experience is not essential for trainee applicants. We are more interested in finding dependable people who are willing to learn, work safely and become part of a reliable team.

All applicants must:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving licence, preferably with no more than six points.
• Be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening.
• Be comfortable working outdoors and carrying out physical tasks.
• Be willing to work flexible shifts and travel to project locations.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Support for trainees entering the industry.
• Opportunities to gain additional qualifications.
• A mixture of planned and short-notice work.
• The chance to grow with an ambitious traffic-management company.

VTM Highway Services is an equal-opportunities organisation.