HGV Driver Highways Maintenance Operative

Amey; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Training opportunities

Personal development opportunities

Pension

Holidays 24 days + bh + buy 5 days

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Volunteer days

Job summary

Amey in Glasgow is seeking an HGV Driver/Highways Maintenance Operative to join the M8 Account. The role is full-time and permanent, with 39 hours per week from Monday to Friday, plus occasional night shifts.

You will maintain safe roads, perform patching, drainage, winter standby, and liaise with clients and emergency services. Amey offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, pension, and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience in roads and/or street works.
• Hold an HGV Class 1/2 licence.
• Awareness of Health and Safety regulations and compliance.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team.
• Winter maintenance experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Undertake highway maintenance tasks including patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
• Operate and maintain HGVs and small plant machinery, with checks and routine maintenance.
• Participate in winter and summer standby duties, including emergency callouts.
• Prioritise safety for yourself and the team.
• Keep accurate records and paperwork, liaising with Amey staff, subcontractors, emergency services, police, clients and customers.

Skills

HGV Licence

Roads/Street Works

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Job description

Title: HGV Driver Highways Maintenance Operative

Requisition ID: 13464

We are looking for a HGV Driver/Highways Maintenance Operative to join our M8 Account in Glasgow, this is a full time Permanent role.

The hours for the role will be 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm (3.30pm Friday finish) with occasional nightshift. This position offers a competitive salary and overtime.

In this role you are essential for maintaining safe and efficient roads, reducing accidents, and ensuring smooth traffic flow. Their work minimises vehicle emissions, prevents flooding, and keeps roads clear during winter. Additionally, their efforts in litter picking enhance the environment and public spaces. You will play an important part in all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils work, litter picking etc as well as undertaking winter emergency call out and standby.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Undertaking various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, including HGVs and small plant machinery, ensuring all checks and routing maintenance are complete.
• Participate in winter and summer standby duties, including emergency callouts.
• Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount
• Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in roads and/or street works
• Hold an HGV Class 1/2 licence
• Demonstrate an awareness to Health and Safety regulations, always ensuring compliance
• Be self-motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• It would be ideal if you have previous winter maintenance experience in a similar role.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, We Don’t Just Offer Jobs, We Offer Opportunities To Build Fulfilling Careers. As One Of The Top 1% Of Employers Recognised By Investors In People, We Are Committed To Your Professional Growth And Wellbeing. Here’s What You Can Expect When You Join Our Team

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

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions and need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to the recruiter for this role.

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