Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions
Lane Hog!
John Stapleton looks into why people Lane Hog and what effects it has on the driver hogging the lane and other road users.
Educating tomorrow's drivers
See how we are driving through key messages about safety on our network for the drivers of tomorrow.
Meet the Ancestors
Find out about the history of roads and the work the Agency does to preserve archaeological remains.
See when traffic will be lightest
Our traffic forecaster can help get you there quicker
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Recruitment
Recruitment for Traffic Officers and their colleagues in the control room has been on going since the end of 2003. Applications are considered against a set of stringent competencies, which have been developed with the police.
Traffic Officers patrol sections of motorways with the support and direction of Regional Control Centre Operators. In doing so they ensure that traffic flow is kept moving safely and efficiently by responding to accidents, broken down vehicles, debris and even stray animals. Traffic Officers also accompany vehicles with unusual or abnormal loads.
Ensuring a smooth traffic flow is as hard as it is rewarding. Working as a Traffic Officer or a Regional Control Centre Operator will require you to make excellent use of time and resources; sometimes in extraordinary and distressing situations. However, we will give you all the training and support you need to carry out these roles. What will make you a success is the kind of mental resilience that means you can manage a number of different situations at any one time and be able to deal with a crisis safely and effectively.
Applicants should be aware that the role they are applying for is specified as a safety critical post which requires us to provide continuity of cover over the English motorway network on a 24/7 full-time basis. The Highways Agency is an equal opportunities employer and will consider all applications positively, but please be aware that because of the nature of the role and the requirement to provide constant cover it may not be possible to accommodate specific work patterns that are requested.
Further Information and How to Apply
For further information on how to become a Traffic Officer or Regional Control Centre Operator please go to our Careers with Us section, where you can also sign up for weekly email alerts to notify you of forthcoming vacancies in your area.
