Driver - Traffic Management
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
Base Location: Reading, Slough and West London
Salary: £30,684 - £36,666 + London Allowance if based in London/Slough and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
We are looking for a Traffic Management Driver to join our busy team!
As a Driver, you'll be responsible for:
- Collecting, delivering and managing roadwork signs, barriers, and traffic safety equipment for highways and private sites.
- Carring out Category A, B, and C inspections in line with NRSWA and Code of Practice, assessing signing, lighting, guarding, and reinstatement compliance.
- Recording inspection findings accurately using handheld devices or inspection software.
- Maintaining depot stock levels of traffic safety measures and signs for road works and coordinate with teams to ensure availability of traffic management equipment across locations
- Performing driving and operational duties; assisting line Teams using 4x4s, vans, lorries, and Hiab cranes, equipment installation, and material deliveries
Working out of hours when required to support the business in responding to faults overnight and at weekends, on a rotated basis.
You will have:
- Previous experience in a similar role, holding a current UK driving licence, and qualified in NRSWA Street Works signing and guarding.
- Duties involved in this role can be physically demanding, and will involve working in all weathers, a 'can-do' attitude and excellent team working skills are essential.
- HGV Glass 2 and operating a Hi-Ab desirable. HIAB Training and/or any experience of operating plant with relevant tickets/qualifications, are not essential, but would be advantageous.
- A high appreciation for safety in everything you do, and work with your team to promote a strong safety culture.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact [email protected] / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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