Trunk Road Incident Support Service Operative

Overview

As a TRISS Op, you are part of the Perth depot team supporting Transport Scotland’s trunk road network. You will respond to incidents, apply temporary traffic management, and help keep routes clear and safe. Your role links on-site activity with partners and Incident Liaison Officers to mobilise resources and ensure timely incident resolution. You’ll contribute to road safety, maintenance, and winter/incident response improvements in a climate-conscious program. This role offers development, security, and a structured shift pattern across 42 hours per week.

Pay / Benefits

• pension scheme
• minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• flexible benefits including extra leave, cycle2work, and gym membership
• discount portal for retailers and healthcare services
• community involvement days
• company car or car allowance

Responsibilities

• Respond to incident notifications and apply temporary traffic management to secure scenes
• Relieve congestion and remove hazards from traffic lanes and hard shoulders with high visibility patrols
• Assist broken down vehicles and arrange immediate repairs where needed
• Monitor, report and respond to unusual activity, disruption or congestion
• Maintain constant communication between site, partners and Incident Liaison Officers
• Assess scenes and summon additional resources or specialists when required

Key requirements

• Trunk roads work experience
• valid driving licence

• clear communication
• situational awareness
• team coordination
• temporary traffic management
• incident response coordination
• safety and hazard assessment

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