HGV Driver (Highways Maintenance Operative)

Amey; Forfar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company in Forfar is seeking a Permanent HGV Driver (Highways Maintenance Operative). You will undertake highway maintenance work, lead a squad, and ensure safety on site. This role offers a structured development plan, flexible benefits, and the chance to engage in community initiatives. HGV training is provided if needed, making this a great opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday

Flexible benefits scheme

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Previous winter experience is ideal, but training is provided.
• Desirable to have experience in Civils, Trade, or Street works.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all aspects of highway maintenance, including drainage and kerbing.
• Lead a squad and collaborate with other workers.
• Maintain accurate records of daily site activities.
• Drive and operate vehicles while conducting checks and maintenance.
• Participate in emergency winter maintenance duties.
• Ensure the team's safety at all times.

Skills

Highway maintenance skills

Team leadership

Vehicle operation

Education

HGV Class 2 licence

Job description

Overview

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent HGV Driver (Highways Maintenance Operative) to join our NMC North East Account in Forfar.

Our NMC NE Account which was awarded to us in 2022 is to support Transport Scotland. This account will deliver improved levels of service to the trunk road network, aiming to ensure consistent, predictable and reliable journeys for road users. Works will cover maintenance, road safety, bridges and structures and discrete improvement schemes whilst taking into account the Scottish Government’s climate change and sustainability targets. We’ll also deliver the implementation of an enhanced winter and incident response service, improved communications as well as delivering new technologies for better management of trunk network assets and maintenance activities.

HGV Driver (Highways Maintenance Operative) plays an important part in the construction of minor & major civils schemes as well as any routine maintenance activities.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will involve overtime, participation in on call rotas and nightshift working where required by the business.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance works including but not limited to drainage, kerbing and other civils schemes.
• Responsible for leading a squad and working in close relation with other gangers.
• Completion of associated scheme records to a high quality such as daily site diaries and measurement records.
• Drive/operate vehicles/plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out.
• Winter Maintenance – including emergency call out and standby.
• Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount.

What makes this role unique

If you join our team, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role you most enjoy. Whether it’s further training to broaden your skills, working closely with clients to build relationships, or having the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities, our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.

Qualifications / Requirements

• It would be ideal if you have previous winter experience or a valid HGV Class 2 licence. However, HGV training can be provided where suitable for the right candidate.
• It would be desirable if you have previous Civils, Trade or Street works experience to help you hit the ground running.

What we offer you

• Career Development- Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• 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
• 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

Application Guidance

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

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!