Highways Maintenance Operative

Your New Role

We have fantastic opportunities for Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our NMC SW Account in Polmadie.

The salary is to be discussed in interview, with overtime available.

The hours are Monday to Friday 08:00am – 16:30. There may be a requirement for nightshift where you will be required to work 19:00pm to 06:30am.

Our NMC SW is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020, we are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery as well as winter maintenance and incident response.

The team are first on the scene to assist road users on the road network, deliver engineering design and operational delivery services for more than 600 kilometres of road and 1,650 structures enabling reliable journey times and a high level of customer care for the people and businesses that use these roads every day.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

The Highways Maintenance Operative plays an important part in undertaking the installation, maintenance, and removal of various types of temporary traffic management. This will allow cyclic maintenance activities to be carried out safely

You will be responsible for:

• Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils’ works and litter picking
• Supporting in the delivery of all aspects of temporary traffic management works to a high standard, including High speed Lane closures, slip road and total carriageway closures, diversions and contraflows. As well as traffic lights and convoy systems.
• Driving/ operating vehicles/plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out
• Keeping accurate records, including drivers’ hours and any necessary paperwork
• Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount

• Being part of a Winter Maintenance Rota – including emergency call out and standby

It would be preferred if you have a Class 2 HGV Licence and/or Traffic management qualifications in Sector 12 A, B, C and D. Ideally, you will have experience from a similar Highways Maintenance or Traffic Management role.

We want to hear from you if you are: Self-motivated, pro-active in terms of delivering solutions and are a team player.

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program:

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

Application Guidance

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

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!