Highways Maintenance Operative

Amey Ltd; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Amey discounts

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Amey Ltd invites applications for a Highways Maintenance Operative at Westhoughton Depot in North West England. You will be part of Area 10 Strategic Highways, carrying out routine maintenance, minor civil works and winter response to keep the network safe and efficient.

The role requires a driving licence (HGV Class C/2), CSCS card, and a proactive safety mindset with strong collaboration with teams and partners.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 completing daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance tasks.
• Completing litter picking and environmental maintenance activities across the network.
• Recording driver hours and defect reporting documentation.
• Capturing time and resource utilisation through company systems.
• Attending work briefings and maintaining high standards.
• Communicating with colleagues, subcontractors, clients, emergency services and the public.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Health and safety

Traffic management

VRS repair

Highways maintenance experience

Job description

Career Opportunities: Highways Maintenance Operative (13302)

Requisition ID13302-Posted20/10/2026-Transport Infrastructure-Bolton - De Havilland Way

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Area 10 Strategic Highways team at Westhoughton Depot, North West England, joining

our vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

What will the role offer?

Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an inspiring expert team. You will have the opportunity to work within our Area 10 Strategic Highways team, helping to maintain and improve the strategic road network and ensure it remains safe and operational for road users.

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

The standard hours of work are to be confirmed.

What you will be doing:

• 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 completing 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 compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements

We want to hear from you if you have:

• HGV Class C / Class 2 Driving Licence
• Driver CPC qualification with 35 hours completed
• Appropriate CSCS Card
• Personal Highways Passport
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A self-motivated and proactive approach
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards
• Traffic Management experience (desirable)
• Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) Repair experience (desirable)
• Previous experience working within highways maintenance or a similar operational environment (desirable)

Traffic Management or Vehicle Restraint System Repair experience would be advantageous but isnot essential for this role.

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
• 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.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Diversity and Inclusion

We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/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 contact Chantal Hayes at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.