Highways Maintenance Operative

Description

A Highways Maintenance Operative plays an important part in all aspects of highway maintenance works, including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils work, litter picking, and winter emergency call‑outs. Their work helps maintain safe and efficient roads, reduces accidents, minimises vehicle emissions, prevents flooding and keeps roads clear during winter, while litter picking enhances the environment and public spaces.

• Perform highway maintenance tasks such as carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
• Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment.
• Participate in 24‑hour standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance, precautionary gritting, and snow clearance.
• Allocate and track time and resource utilization using the allocation system.
• Keep accurate records, complete paperwork, and liaise with Amey staff, sub‑contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers.

Requirements

• Experience in roads and/or street works.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Class 2 HGV (desirable).

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary and overtime.

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1 % of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Clear career growth opportunities toward team leader or supervisor roles.
• Comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification.
• Personal development through mentorship and leadership, Women@Amey, and multicultural programs.
• Generous pension scheme with company contributions.
• Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional five days.
• Flexible benefits such as additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Access to exclusive discounts on retail, healthcare, and other services.
• Social impact opportunities including two paid volunteering days per year and support for fundraising and local projects.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance