Highways Maintenance Operative

ameygroupi; Stafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays

Fully funded CPC training

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Volunteer days

Job summary

Amey is offering a permanent role for a Highways Maintenance Operative at the Gailey Depot, Staffordshire. The position is onsite with standard 40 hours per week and involves extensive highway maintenance tasks across Staffordshire.

We provide training opportunities including fully funded CPC qualifications, plus a pension, generous holiday entitlement, and a range of flexible benefits to support your development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in roads and/or street works.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
• Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment.
• Participate in 24hr standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, gritting and snow clearance.
• Allocate and track time and resource utilization in accordance with the allocation system.
• Keep accurate records and complete paperwork, liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients and customers.

Skills

Roads/Street works

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Staffordshire Account at our Gailey Depot.

This role will be carried out onsite and around Stafford. The standard hours of work are 40 per week.

What You’ll Do

• Perform various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
• Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment with both general and specialized skills.
• Participate in 24hr standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting, and snow clearance.
• Allocate and track time and resource utilization in accordance with the operated allocation system.
• Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers.

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 to roles like Team Leader, or Supervisor.

Training Opportunities

Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in roads and/or street works
• Hold a full UK driving licence

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of 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 our recruiter for this role, at [e-mail]