Highways Maintenance Operative

Amey; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Amey discounts

Family-friendly policies

Two Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Highways Maintenance Operative to support Area 7 highway works. You will conduct pre-site visits, assess labour, plant, equipment and access needs, and help prepare activities with the delivery teams.

The role involves working with supervisors, pre-works coordinators and planners, maintaining records and supporting winter maintenance and call-out operations when required. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway maintenance operations and best practices.
• Strong health and safety awareness and regulatory compliance.
• SMSTS qualification and familiarity with Construction (Design and Mangement) Regulations.
• Experience using CAT and Genny equipment.
• Ability to interpret statutory utility drawings.
• Full UK driving licence and good planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-site assessments for traffic management and civil works.
• Determine labour, plant, equipment and materials for planned works.
• Identify and confirm access arrangements.
• Place material orders and coordinate resources ahead of works.
• Communicate with supervisors, planners and teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and digital records.

Skills

Highways maintenance

Health and safety

SMSTS qualification

GS6 training

CAT and Genny

UK driving licence

Interpreting drawings

Communication

Planning & record-keeping

Team coordination

Tools

CAT & Genny equipment

Job description

Highways Maintenance Operative

Requisition ID: 13328

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Pre-siter to join our Area 7 Highways team, joining our vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

Each day in this role will be different. You will assess a broad range of planned highway works, completing pre-site visits to identify the labour, vehicles, equipment, materials and access arrangements required to deliver each activity safely and efficiently.

What will the role offer?

Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an inspiring expert team. You will work closely with supervisors, pre-works coordinators, planners, operational managers and the schemes team to help prepare highway maintenance activities across the Area 7 network.

The salary is competitive (please enquire for more details).

The standard hours of work are to be confirmed. The role may include winter maintenance and emergency call-out operations.

What You Will Be Doing

• Completing pre-site assessments for traffic management, minor civil engineering works, drainage, carriageway patching, Vehicle Restraint Systems, fencing, street lighting, damaged signs, depot activities and minor schemes
• Determining the labour, plant, equipment and materials required to complete each activity safely and efficiently
• Identifying and confirming suitable access arrangements
• Using CAT and Genny equipment and interpreting statutory utility drawings
• Placing material orders and ensuring the required resources are available ahead of planned works
• Liaising with Area team supervisors, Level 1 operatives, pre-works coordinators, planners and the schemes team
• Maintaining accurate paperwork and digital records
• Ensuring pre-site information is clear, complete and communicated to the relevant delivery teams
• Maintaining high technical and operational standards
• Attending project meetings, work briefings and operational reviews as required
• Driving and operating relevant vehicles and plant, including equipment requiring general or specialist skills
• Supporting winter maintenance and emergency call-out operations when required
• Completing vehicle checks, defect records, driver-hour records and timesheet allocations
• Communicating with Amey colleagues, subcontractors, clients, emergency services, the police and members of the public
• Taking responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those undertaking the works you have assessed
• Ensuring planned activities comply with relevant health and safety legislation and protect colleagues and members of the public

We Want To Hear From You If You Have

• Good overall knowledge and experience of highway maintenance operations
• A great understanding of health and safety requirements
• SMSTS qualification, together with knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Experience using CAT and Genny equipment
• GS6 training or working knowledge of GS6 requirements
• Knowledge of traffic management, drainage, fencing and Vehicle Restraint System works
• The ability to interpret statutory utility drawings
• Computer and tablet skills
• Planning, record-keeping and communication skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of the Area 7 road network
• The ability to work effectively with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and members of the public
• A proactive approach and enthusiasm for developing your professional and personal skills
• The drive to contribute to a successful, high-performing team

Training may be available for a suitable candidate who demonstrates the right operational knowledge and aptitude for the role.

Key relationships

In This Role, You Will Work Closely With

• Team members and Level 1 operatives
• Supervisors and operational managers
• Pre-works coordinators
• Planners
• The schemes team
• Subcontractors
• Clients
• Emergency services and the police
• Members of the public
• Winter Decision Service and emergency call-out teams

What we can offer

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Save with Amey discounts
• Family-friendly policies
• Membership of our Affinity Networks
• Two Social Impact Days each year

About Amey

Who we are: Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do: We advise, design, finance, deliver and enhance civic, transport and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Application Guidance

We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact Chantal Hayes at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support you may require at any point during the recruitment process.