Highways Maintenance Operative – 4 on 4 off (Day/Night)

Amey Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Discounts

Family friendly policies

Affinity Networks

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey Ltd in Rochdale/Milnrow is seeking a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join the Milnrow Motorway Unit on the M62 Junction 21. The role covers routine and cyclic highway maintenance, installing temporary traffic management, and supporting winter and emergency operations.

You will work 42 hours per week on a 4-on, 4-off rotation, including days and nights, driving and operating plant, completing checks, and recording hours and paperwork to high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hold an LGV Class C licence with relevant driving experience.
• Have 35 hours Driver CPC and appropriate CPC compliance.
• Completed Manual Handling training or equivalent.
• Demonstrate good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Be self-motivated with the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high technical and safety standards across highway maintenance.
• Attend project and work briefings as required.
• Drive and operate vehicles and plant requiring general and specialist skills.
• Carry out vehicle and plant checks, routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Deliver highway maintenance activities including routine and cyclic works.
• Install temporary traffic management as required.
• Support winter maintenance operations and emergency call-out readiness.
• Take responsibility for safety of self and others and comply with health and safety rules.
• Complete vehicle checks before shifts and record defects accurately.
• Record drivers' hours and log time and resource utilization.
• Maintain records and complete paperwork; communicate with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

LGV Class C licence

Driver CPC 35 hours

Manual Handling training

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Job description

Amey Ltd in Rochdale/Milnrow is seeking a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join the Milnrow Motorway Unit on the M62 Junction 21. The role covers routine and cyclic highway maintenance, installing temporary traffic management, and supporting winter and emergency operations.

You will work 42 hours per week on a 4-on, 4-off rotation, including days and nights, driving and operating plant, completing checks, and recording hours and paperwork to high safety standards.