Traffic Management Operative- 12D

Traffic Management Operative- 12D

We are BUKO Traffic & Safety – a trusted name in temporary traffic management, bringing together the experience of Road Traffic Solutions (RTS) and Hooke Highways under one united brand. As part of the BUKO Group, a European leader in safety and infrastructure solutions, we’ve been keeping roads, sites, and people safe for over 20 years.

With over 300 team members across the UK, we deliver thousands of projects every year – from rural schemes and city centre works to major events and complex infrastructure jobs. Our teams combine deep local knowledge, smart planning, and a local feel, with an unwavering commitment to safety and service.

At BUKO Traffic & Safety, we have one clear purpose:
To keep people safe, projects moving, and clients confident – on the road to safety, together.

Role Overview

We have highly competitive hourly rates, with market leading rates, especially for evening and weekend work. Our rates are straightforward, you are paid for every hour you work, enhanced rates come into effect with no minimum weekly hours required. 

We are ideally looking for trained operatives to join our Devon team, however if you don't have any qualifications, but are eager to start a career in Traffic Management, we offer Training & Development opportunities in-house. 

If you become an employee and refer a candidate who joins the Company on a permanent basis and successfully completes 6 months continuous service with us you can receive a referral bonus. £1,000 for a qualified operative referral (Unit 2 Street Works or Lantra 12D minimum) and £500 for a non-qualified operative referral.

Typical duties include: 

  • Set up and close down temporary lights including 2-way signals, Multiphase Signals and Pedestrian Signals
  • Stop and Go services
  • Traffic Marshall/ Gate duty responsibilities
  • Support/lead lane closures for dual carriageways
  • Complete relevant weekly paperwork including timesheets, vehicle checks, etc
  • Shift work and working outside in all weathers.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and individuals will be expected to perform different tasks as required by the overall business objectives as it continues to evolve and grow.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points
  • Live within one hour of the Depot location
  • Be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test
  • Must be holding a Unit 2, or 12D M1/2 – M6 Lantra Qualification 

Benefits:

  • Guaranteed 45 hours per week
  • Paid door to door
  • Opportunity to earn more, including overtime, weekend and evening work, as well as on-calls. 
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • 24/7 access to a GP Service for you and your family
  • Access to free health + wellbeing services including Nutricion and Counselling
  • £50k Life Assurance
  • Access to our employee discount platform
  • 3.5 Tonne Vehicle to commute to/ from work (after qualifying period)
  • Tablet / mobile phone
  • Full PPE provided- worth £200
  • Latest technology, vehicles and equipment
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing personal Training & Development with the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications (Lantra)
  • Excellent overtime rates for evenings and weekends
  • Advances on wages available bi-weekly
  • The security of a full time, permanent contract within an established independent Traffic Management business
  • Access to free financial health checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Traffic Management Operative- 12D

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

EX5 1SA

Competitive Rates, Pension Scheme, 24/7 GP Company Vehicle for work, £50k Life Assurance, Overtime opportunities
Permanent - Full-time
Posted 23 days ago
Closing date: 10/04/2026
Job reference: TL1427177ExeTMO