Traffic Management Operative

About the role

Traffic Management Operatives Wanted UK’s Biggest Fireworks Show | Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Saturday 14th November 2026 Contract: Casual / flexible (one-day booking, zero hours). Self-employed option available. Shift length: 12+ hours Pay M5/M6: £300 per day M1/M2: £250 per day Experienced, no formal qualification: up to £12.71 per hour (£152.52 for a 12-hour shift) Travel time is paid Free transport from Birmingham and Coventry. Travelling from elsewhere? Meet us at Abingdon Airfield, with parking available. Be part of the UK’s biggest fireworks show Abingdon Funfair & Fireworks is officially the UK’s biggest fireworks show, with a pyrotechnic display choreographed to music, lasers and lighting, plus the South’s biggest fairground and a huge bonfire. Thousands of visitors will arrive on the night, and we need experienced traffic management operatives to keep them moving safely. About us Event Support Team is a premier provider of event services, specialising in on-site marshalling, crowd management and traffic control for major events. Our portfolio includes the Rugby World Cup, the Champions League Final, the London 2012 Olympics and numerous renowned music festivals. We use ANPR technology to reduce congestion and improve the visitor experience, and we look after our people, with regular work on offer for those who impress. What you’ll be doing Operating stop/go boards to control and direct traffic safely Keeping traffic and pedestrians moving safely across a large-scale event site Managing signage, access and egress points Following and enforcing the traffic management plan Reacting quickly as conditions change throughout the night Being the visible, professional face of the event for the public, colleagues and organisers What we’re looking for Qualified operatives (M1/M2 or M5/M6) A valid traffic management qualification Proven experience in traffic operations, including stop/go operations Experienced operatives without a qualification Hands-on experience in traffic management or traffic control, including stop/go Happy to work under the direction of qualified operatives and the traffic management plan Training provided by us Paid hourly (up to £12.71) Everyone Strong communication skills and a calm, can-do attitude under pressure Able to work independently or as part of a team Happy to work a 12+ hour shift outdoors and on your feet during a busy event Available on Saturday 14th November 2026 Kit and PPE We provide full hi-vis, hard hats and gloves. You’ll need your own safety boots. Please also bring your qualification card (if you have one) and photo ID, and wrap up warm, as it’s a long night outdoors in November. Getting there From Birmingham and Coventry: we’re running free transport so you can get to Abingdon without the cost or hassle of driving, and your travel time is paid. Places are limited and subject to numbers, so please say you’d like a seat when you apply. From anywhere else: meet us on site at Abingdon Airfield. Parking is available for operatives. What’s in it for you Day rates of £250 (M1/M2) or £300 (M5/M6) for qualified operatives Up to £12.71 per hour if you have the experience but not the card Training provided by us, so no qualification is needed to get started if you have the experience Paid travel time Free transport from Birmingham and Coventry, or parking on site Breaks and snacks provided during your shift Full hi-vis, hard hat and gloves provided Self-employed option available A high-profile, large-scale event to add to your CV Regular future work for operatives who impress, with support towards getting qualified How to apply Spaces are limited, so apply today to secure your booking. Work Location: In person