Highways Maintenance Operative

ameygroupi; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Payroll giving and charity support

Shopping and leisure discounts

Free GP service

Two paid community involvement days

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Highways Maintenance Operative to join Area 10 Strategic Highways at Preston Brook, Runcorn. You will maintain and improve the strategic road network and support a range of highway maintenance activities.

The role involves a 42-hour week, 12-hour shifts, and a 4-on 4-off rotation, with winter services and emergency standby. You will drive vehicles, undertake inspections, and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid LGV Class C licence required.
• Driver CPC qualification completed (35 hours).
• CSCS Card holders preferred.
• Personal Highways Passport advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine highway maintenance activities.
• Support minor civil engineering works and general upkeep.
• Install and remove temporary traffic management systems.
• Undertake winter maintenance and emergency response duties.
• Drive and operate vehicles and plant equipment; perform daily checks.
• Record hours and defects; maintain documentation.
• Attend briefings and ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

LGV Class C

Driver CPC

CSCS Card

Highways Passport

Problem solving

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Area 10 Strategic Highways team based in Preston Brook, Runcorn.

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the strategic road network, helping to ensure roads remain safe and operational for road users. You will support a wide range of highway maintenance activities, including temporary traffic management installation, routine maintenance works, winter services, and emergency response operations.

Working Pattern

• Average of 42 hours per week
• 12-hour shifts
• Rotating 4-on, 4-off days and nights pattern
• Participation in winter maintenance and emergency standby/call-out duties

What You'll Be Doing

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine and cyclic highway maintenance activities.
• Supporting minor civil engineering works and general highway upkeep.
• Installing and removing temporary traffic management systems.
• Undertaking winter maintenance operations and emergency response duties.
• Driving and operating vehicles and plant equipment, including completion of daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance tasks.
• Completing litter picking and environmental maintenance activities across the network.
• Recording driver hours and accurately completing defect reporting documentation.
• Capturing time and resource utilisation through company allocation systems.
• Attending work briefings and maintaining high technical and operational standards.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, subcontractors, clients, emergency services, police, and members of the public.
• Taking responsibility for your own safety and that of others, ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• LGV Class C Licence
• Driver CPC qualification with 35 hours completed
• Appropriate CSCS Card
• Personal Highways Passport
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and proactive approach
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards

What We Can Offer

At Amey, we invest in our people and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and wellbeing.

• Exceptional training and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways

Pension

• Generous pension scheme with company contributions

Holidays

• Minimum 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Choose from a range of flexible benefits including:

• Additional annual leave purchase
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Payroll giving and charity support options

Save with Amey

Access to thousands of retail discounts including:

• Shopping and leisure savings
• Free GP service

Social Impact

• Two paid community involvement days each year
• Opportunities to support local charity and fundraising initiatives

About Amey

Amey is a leading provider of engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, working across the UK's transport, infrastructure and

public service sectors. We create better places to live, work and travel through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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

Please contactChantal Hayes at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments, or additional support that you may require at any stage of the recruitment process.