Highways Maintenance Operative

Amey; Lurgan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

24 days holiday + bank holidays (plus

Job summary

Amey in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, is recruiting for Highways Maintenance Operatives on a full-time permanent basis. The role covers routine and cyclic maintenance, emergency winter response, litter picking, and general highway works to keep roads safe and efficient.

Requires experience in roads, a full UK driving licence, and a strong Health & Safety mindset. The position offers 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00–16:30 with occasional night shifts and a competitive salary plus overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in roads and/or street works.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Demonstrate awareness of Health and Safety regulations.
• Be self-motivated with ability to work as part of a team.
• Winter maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake various highway maintenance tasks including patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement and drainage maintenance.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, including HGVs and small plant machinery, with checks and routine maintenance.
• Participate in winter and summer standby duties, including emergency callouts.
• Prioritise safety for yourself and the team and ensure safe working practices.
• Maintain records and communicate with Amey staff, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients and customers.

Skills

Roads/street works

Full UK driving licence

Health & safety

Team player

Winter maintenance

Job description

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We have a new opportunity for aHighways Maintenance Operativesto joinour Northern Ireland AccountinLurgan, this is a full timePermanentrole.

OurNorthern Irelandaccount is working in partnership with Lagan Construction since 2007. We are responsible for the overall operations and maintenance including but not limited to emergency response, winter gritting and street lighting inspection and maintenance.

We maintain 125km of road network in Northern Ireland as well as building 40km of new road we ensure our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and the build of new roads to support and link communities.

The aim of this strategy was to make Northern Ireland a better place to ‘live, work, learn and grow’.

Highways Maintenance Operatives are essential for maintaining safe and efficient roads, reducing accidents, and ensuring smooth traffic flow. Their work minimises vehicle emissions, prevents flooding, and keeps roads clear during winter. Additionally, their efforts in litter picking enhance the environment and public spaces.In this roleyou will play an important part in all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils work, litter picking etc as well as undertaking winter emergency call out and standby.

Thehoursfor the role will be39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm (earlier Friday finish) with occasional nightshift. This position offers a competitive salary and overtime.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, including HGVs and small plant machinery, ensuring all checks and routing maintenance are complete.
• Participate in winter and summer standby duties, including emergency callouts.
• Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount
• Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in roads and/or street works
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Demonstrate an awareness to Health and Safety regulations, always ensuring compliance
• Be self-motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• It would be ideal if you have previous winter maintenance experience in a similar role.

It would be preferred if you have an HGV Licence for this position, however, is not essential.

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.