Trainee Yard Operative

Role: Trainee Yard Operative

Location - Newport Depot

General Working hours are Monday to Friday, day shift, but occasional weekend work may be required, so you must be flexible!

Join Chevron Traffic Management at our Newport depot as a Trainee Yard Operative and be part of a busy, hands-on team where you’ll learn the skills needed to support our operations safely and efficiently every day.

What can we offer?

• Job Security: Chevron Traffic Management is the UK’s leading infrastructure safety business, providing job security with guaranteed hours and overtime opportunities
• Bonus perks – Save an average of £400 per year with Fill Your Boots Rewards – more money for fun stuff!
• Relax and Recharge: 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Health and Wellbeing: Retail discounts platform, Life Assurance - with 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling for you and your family
• Volunteering - Make a positive impact in your community by volunteering. Choose 2 days and get these fully paid!
• Maternity and Paternity pay - Extra support for parents-to-be! *
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our Cycle to Work Scheme – get a new bike and accessories tax-free!

About us:

Chevron Traffic Management, part of Ramudden Global UK, plays a vital role in keeping road workers and road users safe during essential works. From temporary road closures and diversion routes to signage, cones, traffic lights and barriers, our teams help deliver safe, efficient traffic management solutions across the UK.

We bring together planning, design, innovation and operational expertise to support our customers, improve safety and reduce our environmental impact.

Traffic management is fast-paced, practical and rewarding. At Newport, you will be joining a team where every task matters and your work helps keep people safe.

Responsibilities of a Trainee Yard Operative:

As a Trainee Yard Operative at our Newport depot, you will receive hands-on training and support while learning how to keep the yard organised, prepare equipment, and support our traffic management crews. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Traffic Management: Learn how to provide clean cones, filled sandbags, and signage that are fit for purpose to traffic management operatives.
• Preparing Equipment: Learn how to ensure the correct quantity of traffic signals are ready and fuelled before collection by traffic management crews.
• Creating Custom Signage: Receive training to fabricate special signage as required for specific works.
• Quality Control: Learn how to visually check all signs and cones for damage upon return from the site and log any issues.
• Battery Management: Learn how to secure, account for, and charge all batteries in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintaining Equipment: Support with cleaning, re-sleeving, re-basing, and security marking cones to ensure they are in top condition.
• Organising the Yard: Return all yard equipment to its correct locations, including pedestrian barriers, signs, cones, and sandbags.
• General Yard Duties: Perform various yard duties as instructed by the Yard Supervisor.
• Adhering to Procedures: Follow all company procedures regarding quality, health, safety, and environmental issues.

What good looks like for a Trainee Yard Operative:

• Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points - manual licence only
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored 
• Physically fit 
• Able to pass a drug and alcohol test
• Positive “can-do” attitude
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Meticulous attention to detail

If you are practical, reliable and keen to learn, this is a great opportunity to start your career in traffic management with a fast-moving depot where your work makes a real difference.

Ready to join a fast-paced, supportive team where your talent and commitment are truly recognised and rewarded?

Apply now to become a valued part of our Newport team.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY AT CHEVRON

At Chevron Traffic Management, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens our business by bringing together a wide range of people, skills, experiences and perspectives. We warmly welcome applications from women, veterans and individuals from all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet the core criteria for the role.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate any form of unlawful or unfair discrimination. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can make the appropriate arrangements.

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