Highways Maintenance Operative

Amey Ltd; Dundee; 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

Flexible Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Social Impact

Job summary

Amey is seeking an HGV Driver / Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transport Infrastructure team in Dundee, helping to maintain Scotland's trunk roads and transport routes. This role blends driving with practical highway maintenance, operating specialist vehicles, responding to incidents, and supporting winter operations to keep roads safe all year round.

You'll work 39 hours per week with standard and occasional night shifts, and be part of a safety‑conscious, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Licence required.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• Experience in highways maintenance, roadworks or civils.
• Strong health and safety practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive, team-focused attitude.
• Winter maintenance experience advantageous.
• Street Works or related qualifications beneficial.
• Experience operating plant and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Driving and operating HGVs and specialist highway maintenance vehicles
• Carriageway and footway repairs
• Kerbing and ironwork replacement
• Drainage maintenance and repair works
• Operating small plant and equipment
• Winter gritting and snow response activities
• Emergency incident response and network recovery
• General highway maintenance and environmental activities
• Completing vehicle inspections, records and work documentation
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance

Skills

Valid HGV Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Highways maintenance experience

Health and safety practices

Outdoor work in all weather

Team-focused

Winter maintenance experience

Street Works qualifications

Plant and machinery operation

Job description

Career Opportunities: Highways Maintenance Operative (13263)

Requisition ID13263-Posted12/10/2026-Transport Infrastructure-Dundee - Marchbanks Depot

Do you hold a valid HGV Licence and want a career that keeps Scotland moving?

We're looking for HGV Drivers / Highways Maintenance Operatives to join our Transport Infrastructure team in Dundee, helping to maintain and improve some of Scotland's most important roads and transport routes.

As an HGV Driver / Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll support the safe operation and maintenance of trunk roads across the region. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll undertake a variety of activities that help keep roads open, safe and accessible all year round. This is much more than a driving role. You'll be out on the network carrying out vital highway maintenance activities, operating specialist vehicles and plant, responding to incidents, and supporting winter operations to keep roads safe for the travelling public.

An HGV Licence is essential for this position.

39 hours per week : Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am to 3:30pm

You'll also participate in standby and emergency call-out arrangements, including winter maintenance operations and occasional night shifts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving and operating HGVs and specialist highway maintenance vehicles
• Carriageway and footway repairs
• Kerbing and ironwork replacement
• Drainage maintenance and repair works
• Operating small plant and equipment
• Winter gritting and snow response activities
• Emergency incident response and network recovery
• General highway maintenance and environmental activities
• Completing vehicle inspections, records and work documentation
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance

What We're Looking For

• Valid HGV Licence
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience working in highways maintenance, roadworks, construction, civils, utilities or a similar operational environment
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• A positive attitude and team-focused approach
• Winter maintenance experience
• Street Works or related qualifications
• Experience operating plant and machinery

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 or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to the recruiter for this role.