Trainee Operative

SRL Traffic Systems Limited; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Looking for a hands-on role with a leading company in intelligent transport solutions? Look no further!

Trainee Operative, East Grinstead, Competitive Salary

Overview

Looking for a hands-on role with a leading company in intelligent transport solutions? SRL are at the forefront of traffic management innovation, providing temporary traffic systems like portable signals, message boards, and CCTV. Our mission is to create safer, more efficient roads through sustainable solutions.

About the Role

The Primary role of a Trainee 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 an 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 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 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.
• Support a “Don’t walk by” culture by reporting near misses, with an aim of preventing these instances from developing into a potential accident.
• Read, sign, and comply with all company toolbox talks, risk assessments, method statements, and COSHH assessments.
• Conduct yourself in a courteous and professional manner whilst attending client’s sites.
• Follow all client local site rules while working at their premises or sites.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with your colleagues in all departments.
• Ensure safe working procedures at all times.
• Conduct full inspection, service, and repair of our hire fleet.
• Complete all relevant inspection paperwork for all assets that have been worked on, identifying fair wear and tear and customer damage.
• Ensure cleanliness and legal compliance of your vehicle by carrying out daily checks along with work tools and spares stock.
• Ensure that all SRL checked equipment is fit for purpose and quarantined if not until repairs have been carried out.
• Liaise with customers both before and after visits.
• Complete all the relevant paperwork and obtain signatures and POs where required prior to leaving site.
• Work safely, wearing the correct PPE and keeping the work area neat and tidy.
• Record and replenish van spares stock usage when the minimum stock levels are reached.
• Represent the company’s best interests by presenting yourself in a smart and professional manner.
• Support our training team in the development of yourself to ensure you can undertake the duties expected of you both safely and professionally.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the line manager.

Key Skills

• 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.
• Basic electrical fault finding.
• Experience working 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.

What’s in it for You

• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card (if applicable to your role)
• Laptop / Mobile phone (if applicable to your role)
• Additional Earning Potential with Overtime and On Call (if applicable to your role)
• Performance based incentives
• PPE Provided (if applicable to your role)
• Company pension
• Free Confidential Health, Wellbeing and Legal Support
• Access to People Safe app and Wisdom app (one-stop apps for support available for a range of offerings)
• Training & Personal Development
• Flexible working (if applicable to your role)
• Earn up to £600 for referring candidates from our Refer a Friend scheme (terms and conditions apply)

In return for your proven skills and experience, you will reap from a range of company benefits. You will join a supportive team that’s empowered to express ideas and make improvements.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. SRL Traffic Systems is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you require any adjustments, we are happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our HR team in confidence.

What you will need and what you need to know

• A valid driving license - no more than 6 points (if applicable to your role)
• Able to use technology (laptop / tablet / mobile phone)
• Happy to travel on a regional / national basis as required (if applicable to your role)
• We care about our colleagues here at SRL. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, we conduct comprehensive D&A (Drugs and Alcohol) testing for all new starters. This proactive measure ensures that we uphold our high standards of safety, compliance, and well-being for everyone in the workplace.

How to Apply

Please complete our application process for consideration. Our recruitment team will be in touch should you meet the requirements for the role you have applied to.

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