AddressYour New Role
We are recruiting Permanent Highway Maintenance Operatives to join our NMC North Account in Forfar.
Our NMC NE account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience.
Covering 593Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes.
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.
Highway Maintenance Operatives plays an important part in the installation of temporary traffic management and all aspects of Highway Maintenance works and play a vital part in Operations, this role will also include road gritting, maintenance works and litter picking.
You will be responsible for:
- Undertaking all aspects of Highway Maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils’ works and litter picking
- Drive/operate vehicles/plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out
- Winter Maintenance – including emergency call out and standby
- Keep records, including drivers’ hours and any paperwork necessary
- The safety of yourself and others within your team, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect member of the public.
- Carrying out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books.
- Attending project and work briefings as required.
- Keeping records, completing all necessary paperwork, communicating, and liaising with other employees of Amey, sub-contractors, the emergency services, the police, the general public, clients and customers.
We want to hear from you if you have:
- Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
- Problem solving skills
- Self-motivated and pro-active in terms of delivering solutions
- Good communication skills
In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have a valid HGV Class 2 licence.
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
We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.
We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.
At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.
Who is Amey?
- We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
- Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
- Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
- We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.
To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk
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!
