Control Centre Operator

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Control Centre Operator to join our Highways Business. Based within the Volker Highways Control Centre, the Control Centre Operator is an indispensable part of the proactive and reactive response service for all Volker Highways contracts, being the first point of contact for the emergency response calls from various organisations. The tasks undertaken in this role ensure that the network is safe for the public and without congestion by allocating works to the operatives for emergency and miscellaneous tasks in a co-ordinated manner. The role will also include using Volker Highways' ATOM system, ERCC App and various client systems by instructing and monitoring works orders, permits and emergency responses which are essential to ensuring the company is contractually compliant in all operational matters.

• An understanding of Emergency response
• An understanding of the highway authority contracts
• Previous experience in a control centre environment desirable
  
  VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients., VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:
• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.