Highways Maintenance Operative
Amey
Maintain and repair highways, operate vehicles/plant, ensure safety on East Midlands roads.
6 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Northampton, 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
safety compliance
highway maintenance
drainage works
traffic management
site management
record keeping
- 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.
- Attending project and safety briefings as required
- Keeping records and completing all necessary paperwork.
- Perform various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
- Site management, sign cleaning, drainage works
- Assessment, deployment and removal of suitable pedestrian and traffic management
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship
What you bring
driving
cscs
full licence
outdoor
maintenance
litter picking
- Driving/operating vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance (e.g. oil and water checks) and cleaning
- CSCS card (desirable)
- Full driving licence
- Experienced working outdoors in challenging weather conditions
- Litter picking and reactive works
- Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
- Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
- Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
- Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
- Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
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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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