Operative

Operative, Cumbernauld, Competitive Salary

Overview

SRL Traffic Systems, a leader in intelligent transport systems is dedicated to enhancing road safety and efficiency. Our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart in the traffic systems industry. Our mission is to provide advanced, sustainable traffic solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and contribute to safer, more efficient roadways. We are dedicated to innovation, quality, and environmental stewardship, ensuring that our products and services make a positive impact on communities and the environment. We specialise in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality temporary traffic and associated systems, including portable traffic signals, variable message signs, security barriers, CCTV and advanced traffic control solutions. Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency, helping to manage traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety.

About the Role

The Primary role of an Operative is to support the depot daily and, on a rota'd, out of hours on call with delivery and setup of portable traffic lights and collections. Carry out battery exchanges on site, along with carrying out inspection and repairs of our TFL hire fleet and trailer hire fleet in our own depots as well as at our customers locations and sites. To meet objectives and targets set by the Regional Manager.

PPE, a mobile phone, company van and a fuel card will be provided. Hours of work will be 42.5 weekly. Overtime will be applied on a as and when required basis- on call rota between the Operatives is expected on a rota basis to meet the depot requirements. Shift pattern: 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Overtime, call out rates & fixed price rates are all claimable and can be discussed further during the interview process.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all works conducted within our depots and at our customer sites are undertaken with the full regard for the safety of yourself, your colleagues, and our clients, whilst ensuring all areas are always maintained to the highest standards of housekeeping.
• Ensure that all works conducted are undertaken with the full regard for the environment, with the aim of preventing or minimising any pollution incidents.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures, whilst being alert and able to identify potential hazards to ensure these risks are either removed or the hazard minimized to an acceptable level of risk.
• Supporting a "Don't walk by" culture by Reporting, near misses, with an aim of preventing these instances developing into a potential accident.
• Read, sign, and comply with all company toolbox talks, risk assessments, method statements and COSHH assessments.
• Whilst attending client's sites, conduct yourself in a courteous and professional manner.
• All client local site rules must be followed whilst working at their premises or sites.
• Responsible for building and maintaining professional working Relationships with your colleagues in all departments.
• Responsible for the safe working procedures always.
• Responsible for carrying out full inspection, service and repair of our hire fleet.
• Responsible for completing all relevant inspection paperwork for all assets that have been worked on. Identifying fair wear and tear and customer damage.
• Responsible for cleanliness and legal compliance of your vehicle by carrying out daily checks along with work tools and spares stock.
• Responsible for making sure that all SRL checked equipment is fit for purpose and quarantined if not until repairs have been carried out.
• Responsible for liaising with customers both before and after visits.
• Responsible for completing all the relevant paperwork and obtaining signatures and PO's where required prior to leaving site. 
• Responsible for always working safely, wearing the correct PPE and keeping the work area neat and tidy.
• Responsible for ensuring the van spares stock usage is recorded and replenished when the minimum stock levels are reached.
• You always represent the companies' best interests, by presenting themselves in a smart and professional manner.
• Responsible for supporting our training team in the development of yourself to ensure you can undertake the duties expected of them both safely and professionally.
• To perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the line manager. 

Key Skills

Essential:

• The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Full driving license - No more than 6 points (Mandatory)
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to react to changing demands in a professional manner.
• Resourceful, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deliver an excellent customer experience both internally and externally.
• A person who takes the safety of themselves and others as their number 1 priority
• A reliable and flexible team player. 
• Organized, trustworthy and initiative-taking.
• Enthusiastic and collaborative approach.

Desirable:

• Basic electrical fault finding.
• Worked within a Highways environment.
• A basic knowledge of traffic light equipment. 
• CSCS card holder. 
• Competent in driving a company van and pickups up to 3.5 Ton in size.
• Competent in the towing of a trailer with plant equipment loaded.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics.
• City and Guilds, qualification or equivalent in highways installations. 
• Sector 8 Accreditation, Health, and Safety qualifications, including NRSWA, G39, and
• ECS).