Highway's Field Engineer

Amey Ltd; Goole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career development

Industry-recognised training

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave + BH

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

Job summary

Amey are recruiting a Highways Technology Engineer to support the maintenance and repair of roadside technology assets across the National Highways network. The primary depot is West Cowick Maintenance Compound, Goole, with travel across the Area 12 network as required.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on equipment such as signs, CCTV, traffic signals and comms gear. Expect a 43.5 hour week, rotating days and nights, plus standby duties.

Qualifications

• Essential electrical or engineering qualification.
• Experience in highways technology or similar engineering environment.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reactive maintenance on highways technology assets including signs, signals, CCTV, emergency telephones and weather stations.
• Planned maintenance in line with client requirements and standards.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment.
• Produce reports and records for maintenance and inspections.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues, clients and contractors.
• Support project delivery with suppliers, contractors and local authorities.
• Assist with technology upgrades and asset improvement programmes.
• Support emergency response activities when required.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Driving licence

Electrical/engineering qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Highways technology experience

Fault finding

Independent and team work

Education

Electrical or engineering qualification

City & Guilds 2391 (Desirable)

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Technology Engineer to join our Area 12 team.

In this role, you'll support the maintenance and repair of a wide range of roadside technology assets across the National Highways network, helping to keep roads safe, connected and operating efficiently. You'll undertake both planned and reactive maintenance activities on technology systems including electronic signage, CCTV, traffic signals, emergency roadside telephones and communications equipment.

The primary depot for this role is West Cowick Maintenance Compound, Goole, DN14 9ED, however the role will involve travel across the Area 12 network as required.

The standard hours of work are 43.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working a rotating shift pattern of two weeks days and one week nights. Participation in a standby rota is also required.

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out reactive maintenance on highways technology assets including signs, signals, CCTV, emergency roadside telephones, queue protection systems, traffic counting equipment and weather stations.
• Undertaking planned maintenance activities in accordance with client requirements, manufacturer guidance and British Standards.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on highways communications and technology equipment.
• Producing accurate reports and records relating to maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Providing technical advice and support to colleagues, clients and contractors.
• Supporting project delivery activities, including coordination with suppliers, contractors and local authorities.
• Assisting with technology upgrades, commissioning activities and asset improvement programmes.
• Supporting emergency response activities when required.
• Maintaining compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and supporting the development of junior team members.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Relevant electrical or engineering qualification.
• Experience within highways technology or a similar engineering environment.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Strong technical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspection qualification.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Industry-recognised training and qualifications.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Minimum 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible benefits scheme.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.

At Amey, we recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and success. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.