Highways Maintenance Operative

Amey; Brigg; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in highways maintenance is looking for a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join their Area 12 team. The role involves essential highway maintenance tasks, including driving and operating vehicles, ensuring safety compliance, and participating in emergency operations. Competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities are offered, along with a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan

Pension - Generous pension scheme with company contributions

Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme including additional leave

Access to discounts from leading retailers

2 community involvement days per year for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in highway maintenance and safety compliance.
• Ability to operate vehicles and plant safely.
• Proactive in delivering solutions and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and cyclic maintenance on highways.
• Drive and operate vehicles and equipment safely.
• Participate in emergency call-out operations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Handling skills

Education

12D RTM Operative (Mod T1/T2)

Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE)

12AB High-Speed Roads Traffic Management qualification

HGV Class 2

CPC

CSCS

Tools

CAT Scanner (Highways)

Abrasive Wheels

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Area 12 Highways Maintenance Team based in Broughton.

Collaborating closely with our client, National Highways, Amey takes pride in delivering top-tier maintenance and response services, catering to the extensive network across Yorkshire and Humberside.

Our responsibilities encompass all routine and cyclic maintenance operations on the trunk roads and motorways, covering an impressive expanse that includes 1,650 km of motorway, 476 km of dual carriageway trunk roads, 179 km of single carriageway trunk roads, and 1,963 structures.

Our team of over 200 Amey people provides vital maintenance and incident response to keep the travelling public moving.

The Highways Maintenance Operative plays an important role in the installation of temporary traffic management and all aspects of highway maintenance works, including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils works, litter picking, etc. The role also involves winter and emergency call-out standby duties.

The standard hours of work are 45 per week, consisting of day and night shifts.

You will be responsible for:

1. Maintaining high technical standards.
2. Attending project and work briefings as required.
3. Driving/operating vehicles and plant requiring general and specialist skills, including vehicle checks, routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water checks), and cleaning.
4. Carrying out all aspects of highway maintenance works, including routine and cyclic maintenance, minor civils works, litter picking, and winter maintenance operations.
5. Participating in emergency call-out operations.
6. Ensuring safety of yourself and others, complying with health and safety legislation, and operating safely to protect the public.
7. Performing vehicle checks prior to shifts and correctly filling defect books.
8. Recording drivers' hours.
9. Allocating and capturing time and resource utilization in line with the operated allocation system.
10. Keeping records, completing necessary paperwork, and liaising with colleagues, subcontractors, emergency services, police, the public, and clients.

We want to hear from you if you have:

1. 12D RTM Operative (Mod T1/T2)
2. Abrasive Wheels
3. Banksman Slinger
4. CAT Scanner (Highways)
5. Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE)
6. Environmental Awareness Toolbox Talk
7. Personal Highways Safety Manual
8. Handling skills
9. Self-motivated and proactive in delivering solutions
10. Good communication skills
11. 12AB High-Speed Roads Traffic Management qualification (preferably)
12. HGV Class 2 (preferably)
13. CPC
14. CSCS

What we can offer you:

1. Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
2. Pension - Generous pension scheme with company contributions
3. Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
4. Choices - Flexible benefits scheme including additional leave, cycle to work, charity giving, and gym membership
5. Save with Amey - Access to discounts from leading retailers, healthcare, and more via our online voucher portal
6. Social Value - 2 community involvement days per year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

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