Traffic Officers (up to 6 posts)
Motorways help bring us all together, so keeping them safe and free from congestion are important priorities for us all. Traffic Officers hold front-line responsibility for this key function, providing vital and visible support to motorists where and when it counts the most.
North West - Rob Lane (M6 J22-23) Knutsford (M6 J18-19) & Salmesbury (M6 J31)
We are also recruiting to a waiting list at Salmesbury
This important and demanding role calls for both physical and emotional strength and you will need the ability to keep your cool in stressful situations.
You will also be confident in making decisions and will have held a full UK driving licence for at least two years with no more than three penalty points.
We operate a 24/7 rotating shift pattern, so you should have a flexible attitude towards working nights and weekends. You will also have:
• 1 year’s experience in an operational customer focused role, or
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above and six months experience in an operational customer-focused role.
You will enjoy comprehensive ongoing training and a generous pension scheme.
Annual leave is 222 hours per annum plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays.
This is a “safety critical” role, therefore it is important that you live less than one hour’s commutable distance from the respective location you are applying to.
To be considered, you must be eligible to remain and take up employment in the UK. Please visit www.highways.gov.uk/jobs/14798.aspx for further information.
You can find out more and apply online at http://www.highways.gov.uk/trafficjobsw6
Alternatively please call the Highways Agency recruitment team on 0845 4810468 quoting reference Y003.
The closing date for this campaign is 25th January 2010 but we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible ensuring that you complete in full the Achievement Record and all other application documents. Assessment centres will take place 18th to 26th February 2010.
The Highways Agency is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from members of black and ethnic groups who are currently under-represented in these roles. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.
