Level 2Intermediate Β· GCSE equivalent

Lead traffic management operative

To coordinate, install, maintain and remove TTM equipment and systems.

Typical duration
1y 6m
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Construction and the built environment
Standard ref
ST0985

Role overview

A lead traffic management operative sets up and manages temporary traffic management systems including road signs, barriers, and lane closures to keep road workers and the public safe. At level 2, apprentices learn to plan, install, and remove traffic management schemes on a range of road types. The role is the entry point into a career in highways maintenance, with progression to traffic management supervisor.