Highways Maintenance Operative

Overview

Maintain and respond to highway incidents, operating plant, vehicles and managing safety.

Key Responsibilities

• traffic management
• highway maintenance
• vehicle checks
• record keeping
• safety compliance
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Assessment, deployment, and removal of suitable pedestrian and traffic management -All aspects of highway maintenance and response works including acting as first response dealing with incidents, Find and Fix, lamp scouting, routine and cyclic maintenance activities, litter picking, etc. -Carrying out vehicle checks on all vehicles prior to use and at the end of each shift, correctly reporting and recording any defects. -Covering callout/standby and absences such as annual leave. -Attending project and safety briefings as required -Liaise with other employees of Amey, sub-contractors, emergency services, the police, the public, clients and customers. -Keeping records and completing all necessary job packs and paperwork. -Taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and others within your team to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect members of the public, making use of our close call procedure and following our Zero code targets.

Requirements

• hgv licence
• cpc
• permits
• backfilling
• cscs card
• outdoor work

What You Bring

-Driving/operating vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including daily checks, reporting and recording any defects. -Familiar with the use and application of permits to dig, including Cat & Genny -Full driving licence, with Class C HGV with Drivers CPC -Experience with backfilling / reinstatement (desirable) -CSCS card (desirable) -Experienced working outdoors in challenging weather conditions

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Benefits

-Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. -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. -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. -Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. -Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth. -Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. -Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader

About Amey

-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.

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