Highways Maintenance Operative

Amey

The Role

Overview

Perform highway maintenance, operate vehicles, ensure safety, handle winter and emergency duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety
  • time tracking
  • technical standards
  • driver hours
  • vehicle checks
  • documentation

Tasks

-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. -Allocation and capturing time and resource utilisation in line with operated allocation system. -Maintain high technical standards. -Recording of Drivers hours -Carrying out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books. -To keep records, complete all necessary paperwork, communicate and liaise with other -Attend project and work briefings as required.

Requirements

  • driving licence
  • hgv licence
  • vehicle maintenance

What You Bring

-Driving Licence -To drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance, (eg oil and water checks etc) and cleaning. -HGV Class 2 Licence (Preferable)

Benefits

-Winter maintenance operations. -Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. -Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions. -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. -Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Supervisor or Manager. -Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. -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. -Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. -Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth. -Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Transport

Utilities

Government

Defence

Justice

Education

Health

Highways

Rail

Facilities Management

Energy