Highways Maintenance Operative

ameygroupi; Kinross; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Highways Maintenance Operative in Kinross, where you will play a vital role in ensuring our roads are safe and well-maintained. This position offers a permanent contract with a focus on career development and flexibility. You will be responsible for various highway maintenance tasks, including traffic management and vehicle operation, while prioritizing safety. With a supportive work environment and a commitment to sustainability, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the community's well-being and help achieve net zero targets. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Career Development

Generous Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Discount Portal for Retailers

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Experience in highway maintenance and traffic management is crucial.
• HGV Licence is desirable but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of highway maintenance, including routine tasks.
• Drive and operate vehicles while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Maintain records of operations and ensure team safety.

Skills

Highways Maintenance

Traffic Management

Vehicle Operation

Safety Compliance

Record Keeping

Education

HGV Licence

12AB Foreman Certification

Tools

Maintenance Vehicles

Plant Equipment

Job description

We have fantastic opportunities for Highways Maintenance Operatives to join our NMC NE Account in Kinross on a Permanent basis.

The Highways Maintenance Operative plays an integral part in the installation of temporary traffic management and all aspects of highway maintenance works.

The hours for the role will be 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm with occasional nightshift.

Our NMC NE account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils’ works and litter picking.
• Driving/operating vehicles/plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out.
• Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount.
• Keeping records, including drivers’ hours and any paperwork necessary.

It would be desirable if you have an HGV Licence and 12AB Foreman for this position, however, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

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.
• 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.

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have the freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining, and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data-driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country. To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk.

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!