Highways Maintenance Operative

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Highways Maintenance Operatives to join their team in Kinross. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and functionality of roadways through routine maintenance, driving operations, and safety compliance. With a full-time commitment of 39 hours a week, you will contribute to vital projects that support sustainable community development and enhance customer experiences. The company offers exceptional career development opportunities and a range of flexible benefits to support your personal and professional growth. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact.

Benefits

Career Development

Generous Pension Scheme

Minimum 24 Days Holiday

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Online Discounts

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Experience in highway maintenance and routine maintenance activities.
• Ability to operate vehicles and prioritize safety.

Responsibilities

• Conducting highway maintenance works and minor civil works.
• Operating vehicles and ensuring safety checks and records.

Skills

Highway Maintenance

Vehicle Operation

Safety Compliance

Education

HGV Licence

12AB Foreman Qualification

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Sector: Construction and Building Services | Role: Manual Skilled | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Your New Role

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 night shifts.

Our NMC NE account has been working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, focusing on supporting sustainable futures for communities, achieving net zero targets, and improving customer experience.

Covering 593 km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges, and structure maintenance, as well as designing and managing road safety schemes.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create safe, well-functioning spaces that minimize 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 are carried out.
• Prioritizing safety for yourself and the team.
• Keeping records, including drivers' hours and necessary paperwork.

It would be desirable if you have an HGV Licence and 12AB Foreman qualification; however, full training will be provided if not.

What we offer you

We offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits, and support to help you through life's ups and downs. Our benefits include:

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension - Generous pension scheme with company contributions
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Choices - Flexible benefits scheme including additional leave, cycle2work, charity giving, and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Online discounts from leading retailers, healthcare, dental vouchers, and more
• Social Value - 2 Community Involvement Days annually and additional fundraising opportunities

We embrace diversity and support individuals working in ways that suit them. We are committed to sustainability and working with communities to protect people and the planet. At Amey, you have the freedom to perform, and together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?

• We help grow the economy by designing, maintaining, and transforming strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 employees deliver critical services relied upon daily.
• Our engineering, operations, and data insights provide better results for clients.
• We are trusted partners of government, managing vital assets and projects. More at www.amey.co.uk

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.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] for access needs or adjustments during recruitment.

Apply today — we look forward to hearing from you!