Title:  Highways Team Leader

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Team Leader to join our Staffordshire County Council Account. This role will be based on-site at our Leek depot (ST13 7AB).

Amey have been working with Staffordshire County Council since 2014 to manage and maintain the county's highways infrastructure. We take pride in delivering exceptional infrastructure services across 6,000KM of Staffordshire, ensuring roads, cycle routes, bridges, tunnels, lighting, drainage, traffic signals, trees, and land are well-maintained to enhance the lives of local residents and communities.

As a Highways Team Leader, you'll play a crucial role in managing routine and reactive maintenance activities across our designated sections. Your responsibilities will span various maintenance aspects, including managing emergency response operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, monitoring resource utilisation, and fostering effective communication among stakeholders.

The standard hours of work are 40 per week.

What you'll do:

• Maintain high technical standards and oversee project briefings.
• Ensure team and public safety in compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Monitor resource utilisation and conduct cost-value analyses.
• Liaise with various stakeholders, manage records, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Coordinate day-to-day maintenance operations and manage resources efficiently.
• Develop and manage emergency standby and winter rotas.
• Organise road space bookings, order necessary materials, and conduct performance reviews.
• Help with the depots to cover call out and winter maintenance.
• Help to resolve any issues with tablets to allow for smooth running of the Depots.

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.
• 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.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• People Management Experience
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated and pro-active in terms of delivering solutions.
• Current HGV and CPC
• Excellent IT skills