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Installation Operative (Field based)

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Salary: £25k per year

Location: Warwick, Warwickshire

Job Type: Permanent

Date Listed: 24 Jul 2025

Reference: 7071

Field based Installation Operative required to join a growing business with Headquarters in Warwick, on a permanent basis paying £25,000 per annum plus generous ad-hoc bonuses.

A highly regarded Traffic Data Collection specialist with a valued reputation for delivering high quality traffic and transportation survey data on behalf of local authorities and transport consultants nationwide are looking to expand their team.

They are currently seeking a Field based Installation Operative to join their team; this role is offered as a mobile / field-based position with 90% of time spent visiting different roadside locations throughout the UK (primarily the South region and Midlands) and 10% based within the office in Warwick or from a remote location.

The successful Field based Installation Operative will be responsible for the road-side installation, monitoring and collection of a range of surveying tools including; video surveys (ANPR), manual surveys, speed surveys (radar / laser), automatic traffic counters (ATC), journey time surveys (JTS), pedestrian and parking surveys as well as data downloads.

Offering a flexible working pattern which fluctuates with demand, this position would suit a hard-working individual looking to move away from a 9-5 working model. The successful Installation Operative will benefit from a salary of £25,000 per annum, paid monthly regardless of busy or quite periods. A generous bonus is also offered, based on company profitability.

The ideal Field based Installation Operative will hold the following qualities

  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy and enjoy the aspect of working with technical equipment
  • Have a basic understanding of the Health & Safety considerations associated with working on a live highway
  • Good standard of level of numeracy and IT skills, along with basic knowledge of MS Office packages
  • Be a competent and experienced driver (valid UK Driving Licence ideally with no more than 3 points)
  • Confidence to handle power tools onsite while working close to a live highway
  • Be organised, conscientious, motivated and flexible
  • Due to the nature of this role a good level of physical capability is required.
  • The most important attributes for this role are reliability and flexibility

Salary: £25,000 per annum + Benefits including enhanced holiday allowance and discretional bonuses.

Training: Full Training provided. Following a successful training period, the successful Field based Installation Operative will be issued a Company Vehicle for business use.

Working Hours:

Due to the nature of this position, all applicants must be flexible towards working hours. This position is a salaried position with consistent monthly earnings despite the fluctuation in hours (e.g. School Holidays tend to be reduced hours, Term Time tends to see heightened hours).

For more information about this position, please apply today with an up-to-date copy of your CV. Should you be successfully shortlisted a member of the Apex Team will contact you to discuss the position in more detail. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

We are interested in speaking with candidates from a range of backgrounds, including those with experience as a Roadside Survey Technician, Traffic Data Collector, Traffic Surveyor, Field Installation Engineer, Highway Data Collection Operative, Mobile Traffic Counting Operative, Traffic Monitoring Technician.