Virtual Message Sign

**VMS (Variable Message Sign) Driver /Operative.**

**Salary £25,300 - £31,000**

**Location -** **Bristol**

**The Role**:
The primary role of a VMS Driver Operative is to support the VMS operations team in deploying, setting up, and collecting VMS (Variable Message Sign) units on local routes at customer locations.

The role involves carrying out off-hire inspections, minor repairs, and preparing units for hire at the depot. It also includes performing battery exchanges, cleaning, and inspections on long-term hired units in the field. Additionally, the role requires assisting the local depot in preparing, delivering, and collecting traffic lights and other SRL products.

**The Responsibilities**:

- Ensure adherence to all health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and environmental regulations during work at depots and customer sites.
- Conduct oneself courteously and professionally when attending client sites and follow all local site rules.
- Maintain professional working relationships with colleagues across all departments.
- Deliver and collect VMS, CCTV, and traffic lights.
- Carry out full inspections, servicing, and repairs on the hire fleet.
- Complete all relevant delivery, collection, and inspection paperwork.
- Identify fair wear and tear and customer damage on equipment.
- Ensure cleanliness and legal compliance of assigned vehicles and work tools.
- Quarantine all equipment that isn't fit for purpose until repairs are carried out.
- Liaise with customers before and after visits.
- Work safely, wear appropriate PPE, and maintain a neat work area.
- Occasional working away from home and night shift work may be required.

**The Essentials**:

- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Full driving license with no more than 6 points.

**The Desirables**:

- Basic electrical fault-finding skills.
- Experience working within a highway environment.
- Basic knowledge of traffic light equipment.
- CSCS card holder.
- Competent in driving company vans and pickups up to 3.5 tons and towing trailers with loaded plant equipment.

**The Qualifications**:

- GCSEs in English and Mathematics.
- City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in highway installations.
- Sector 8 Accreditation, Health and Safety qualifications (e.g., NRSWA, G39, ECS).

**Personal Attributes / Skills**:

- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, able to react professionally to changing demands.
- Resourceful with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to deliver an excellent customer experience, both internally and externally.
- Prioritize safety for oneself and others.
- Reliable, flexible team player.
- Organised, trustworthy, and able to take initiative.
- Enthusiastic and collaborative approach.

**INDTRA**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,100.00-£31,100.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
- IPAF (preferred)
- CSCS (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: L37VYW58