Highways Maintenance Operative

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

Job summary

A leading company in the highways maintenance sector is seeking a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join their Area 12 team in Broughton. The role involves routine maintenance, emergency call-outs, and operating vehicles while ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should possess specific qualifications such as 12D RTM Operative and good communication skills, with opportunities for career development and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Exceptional development and progression plan

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits including additional leave

Discount portal for shopping and healthcare

Community Involvement Days annually

Qualifications

• Qualifications include 12D RTM Operative, Abrasive Wheels, Banksman Slinger.
• Preferable qualifications: 12AB High-speed Roads traffic management, HGV class 2.
• Must have good communication skills and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic activities.
• Undertake winter maintenance operations and emergency call out.
• Drive/operate vehicles/plant and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem solver

Good communication skills

Education

12D RTM Operative (Mod T1/T2)

Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE)

CSCS

Tools

CAT Scanner (Highways)

HGV class 2

CPC

Job description

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Your New Role

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 1,650km of motorway, 476km of dual carriageway trunk roads, 179km of single carriageway trunk roads, and 1,963 structures.

Our 200+ Amey people provide vital maintenance and respond to incidents to keep the travelling public moving.

Highways Maintenance Operative plays an important part in the installation of temporary traffic management. All aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils' works, litter picking, etc. Undertake Winter and emergency call out and standby.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain high technical standards.
• Attend project and work briefings as required.
• Drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills, including vehicle checks, routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water checks), and cleaning.
• Perform all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic activities, minor civils' works, litter picking, etc.
• Winter maintenance operations.
• Emergency call out operations.
• Ensure safety of yourself and others, complying with health and safety legislation.
• Carry out vehicle checks prior to shifts, correctly fill defect books.
• Record drivers' hours.
• Allocate and capture time and resource utilization according to the system.
• Keep records, complete necessary paperwork, and liaise with employees, subcontractors, emergency services, police, the public, clients, and customers.

Candidate requirements:

• 12D RTM Operative (Mod T1/T2)
• Abrasive Wheels
• Banksman Slinger
• CAT Scanner (Highways)
• Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE)
• Environmental Awareness Toolbox Talk
• Personal Highways Safety
• Manual Handling
• Self-motivated and proactive problem solver
• Good communication skills
• 12AB High-speed Roads traffic management qualification (preferable)
• HGV class 2 (preferable)
• CPC
• CSCS

What we offer:

• Career Development: Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension: Generous pension scheme with contributions
• Holidays: Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Choices: Flexible benefits including additional leave, cycle2work, charity giving, gym membership
• Save with Amey: Discount portal for shopping, days out, healthcare, and more
• Social Value: 2 Community Involvement Days annually 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, sexual orientation, or age.

Contact [e-mail] for access needs or adjustments during recruitment.

Apply today — we look forward to hearing from you!