Highways Maintenance Operative
Amey
Perform highway maintenance tasks, operate plant, and respond to incidents on roads.
21 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Leek, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
11,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction
Infrastructure
Transportation
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Transport
Utilities
Government
Defence
Justice
Education
Health
Role
What you would be doing
equipment operation
resource tracking
incident response
record keeping
highway maintenance
- Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment with both general and specialized skills.
- Allocate and track time and resource utilization in accordance with the operated allocation system.
- Participate in 24hr standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting, and snow clearance.
- Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers.
- Perform various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
What you bring
roads experience
uk licence
class 2
hgv
- Experience in roads and/or street works
- Hold a full UK driving licence. (desirable)
- Class 2 HGV (desirable)
- Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.
- Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
- Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
- Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
- Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth.
- Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader, or Supervisor.
- Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
- Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
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Company
Overview
1921
Founded Year
The company was established as a quarry operator, marking the beginning of its long journey.
£1.4 billion
Annual Revenue
Generating significant revenue, the company solidified its position among the UK's leading infrastructure firms.
- Headquartered in London, delivers full lifecycle solutions across roads, rail, facilities, and utilities.
- Blends data-driven consulting with large-scale delivery, advising on analytics, asset condition, and digital platforms.
- Typical projects include major highway improvements, railway electrification, signalling renewals, complex facilities upkeep, and public-sector estate upgrades.
- Consulting arm advises on strategic asset management for clients like Network Rail and MTA’s Long Island Rail Road, with operations in North America and Australia.
- A standout example is a Birmingham highways turnaround, demonstrating ability to navigate challenges for resilient, long-term infrastructure outcomes.
- From restoring historic bridges to optimizing EV charging networks in Manchester via bespoke data models, brings creativity and engineering rigour to projects.
- Uphold the highest standards of governance – embracing Wates Corporate Governance Principles
- Be a leading example of an ethical business – every decision underpinned by the Amey Code
- Manage and mitigate risks – proactive assessment and mitigation of ESG and climate‑change risks
- Champion transparency and partnership – public reporting and benchmarking of ESG performance
80% Reduction
Net Zero Targets
Achieves an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, with full Scope 3 neutrality by 2040.
52.8% Cut
Scope 1 & 2 Reduction
Reduces Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52.8% by 2030, validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
100% Renewable
Energy Procurement
Completely transitions to renewable energy sources for its operations.
- Carbon footprint (2019–2021) verified to ISO 14064‑1 by BSI
- PAS 2080 applied on all projects >£1 m; accredited to PAS 2060 carbon neutrality and ISO 14001
- Four sustainability pillars: decarbonisation, nature‑positive work, infrastructure resilience, internal emissions control
- Launched AI/data‑driven Net Zero mapping service in built environment, integrating biodiversity and energy efficiency
- Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship programme with IEMA‑accredited degrees
- Partnered with Green Careers Hub to promote green‑career pathways
- Investing in health, wellbeing and inclusion as key ESG ‘Social’ pillars
- Creating employment and upskilling opportunities for youth and those facing barriers
- Collaborating with SMEs and social enterprises to diversify supply‑chain opportunities
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