HGV Driver (Highways Maintenance Operative)

AMEY; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company in Scotland is seeking a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative / HGV Driver to join their NMC North East Account in Forfar. The role involves highway maintenance, leading a team, and participating in winter operations. Candidates should ideally have an HGV Class 2 licence and relevant civils experience, but training is available. A strong focus on safety and team support is crucial. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Career Development

Generous Pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to discounts from leading retailers

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Previous winter experience preferred but training available.
• Experience in civils, trade, or street works desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance work.
• Leading a squad of maintenance workers.
• Completing scheme records like daily diaries.
• Driving and operating vehicles and plant.
• Participating in winter maintenance and on-call duties.

Skills

Highway maintenance

Team leadership

Vehicle operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Valid HGV Class 2 licence

Civils, Trade or Street works experience

Job description

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative / HGV Driver 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.

Highway Maintenance Ganger 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 were required by the business.

You will be responsible for:

• 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 is If you join our team, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role your 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.

It would be ideal if you have previous winter experience or and a valid HGV Class 2 licence. However, HGV training can be provided were 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

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program:

• 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!

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