Traffic Management Operative

lanesgroup· Traffic Management
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📍 Towyn, Conwy, United KingdomPermanent Full Time

About this role

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.


We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.


Sapphire Utility Solutions have been awarded the Welsh Water contract to start on the 1st of March 2026. Based in Kinmel Bay (Rhyl), the works cover North and Central Wales.


About the Role:


As a Traffic Management Operative, you will be required to work on our planned Traffic Management Schemes helping them to run smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum production in a working day, whilst maintaining a high Health and Safety standard. The works are a mixture of reactive and planned works.


You will also be required to go on a standby rota and be flexible to the business needs in working nights and weekends. This is a full time, permanent position within a growing, and busy department.


Location: North Wales based - depot in Kinmel Bay

Hours: 50 hours per week 

Salary: £35,000 per annum basic with OTE earnings of up to £50,000 based on overtime.


Responsibilities - but not limited to:


  • You will oversee all methods of traffic management; Give and take, Priority, Stop/Go boards, Portable traffic signals, Convoy working, Road closures, Lane closures and diversions.
  • You will carry out risk assessments and method statements on works involving traffic management.
  • You will ensure that all activities associated with the job are carried out according to laid down procedures where possible.
  • You will ensure that daily vehicle checks are carried out to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of vehicle and the safety of the driver and passenger.
  • You will demonstrate initiative by constantly looking to see where improvements can be made.
  • You will be happy to assist the public, directing them through safe site lines when required.


Experience and Qualifications: 


  • Lantra 12d accreditation, TTMBC, 12d (M1, M2, M5, M6) Lantra 12 a/b accreditation.
  • Full valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
  • Be able to read and understand CAD drawings, in relation to the works required preferably to have mechanical ability in relation to Traffic Lights.
  • Be IT literate as usage of a tablet will be needed to input data


What you will get in return:

 

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

 

What we offer:


  • 20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing by 1 day each year up to 25 days)
  • Overtime paid at X1.5 of salary for weekdays and weekends
  • Use of company van which can be taken home
  • Loyalty bonus 
  • Pension
  • Death in service
  • Training and progression opportunities beyond M5 level up to supervisor and management level
  • Full PPE provided


This position is open to Internal and External candidates.  Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.


The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.


Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community

Strictly no agencies please

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This Traffic Management Operative role at lanesgroup is based in Towyn, Conwy, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Traffic Management Operative role at lanesgroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Permanent Full Time position. It is posted as a Traffic Management Operative role in the Traffic Management department at lanesgroup.
Which team or department does the Traffic Management Operative at lanesgroup belong to?
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This Traffic Management Operative position at lanesgroup was posted on Feb 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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