Title: Highways Maintenance Operatives and Traffic Management Operatives
Your New Role
We have fantastic opportunities for Permanent Highways Maintenance Operatives and Traffic Management Operatives to join our NMC SW Account in Polmadie.
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 standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will involve overtime, participation in on call rotas and nightshift working were required by the business.
Highways Maintenance Operatives play an integral part in the installation of temporary traffic management and all aspects of highway maintenance works.
You will be responsible for:
- Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils’ works and litter picking
- Driving/ operating vehicles/plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out
- Winter and Summer standby which will include emergency call out
- Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount
- Keeping records, including drivers’ hours and any paperwork necessary
As a Traffic Management Operative, you would play 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:
- 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.
- Drive/operate vehicles/plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out.
- Being part of a Winter Maintenance Rota – including emergency call out and standby
- Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount.
- Keeping accurate records, including drivers’ hours and any necessary paperwork
- Traffic management qualifications in Sector 12 A, B, C and D
It is essential you have a class 2 HGV Licence to be considered for these roles. Ideally you will have civils experience, with involvement in street works or landscaping experience.
What we can 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. We will also guarantee you an interview if you have a disability, as long as you are qualified for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!
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