Highways Maintenance Operative

On-site in Peterhead·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Amey

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.
Apply by Tuesday 20 October
The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

Work on-site in Peterhead
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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, 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.

The role

We have new opportunities for Highways Maintenance Operatives to join our NMC NE Account in Peterhead, this is a full time Permanent role.

Our NMC NE Account which was awarded to us in 2022 is to support Transport Scotland. This account will deliver improved levels of service to the trunk road network, aiming to ensure consistent, predictable and reliable journeys for road users. Works will cover maintenance, road safety, bridges and structures and discrete improvement schemes whilst taking into account the Scottish Government's climate change and sustainability targets. We'll also deliver the implementation of an enhanced winter and incident response service, improved communications as well as delivering new technologies for better management of trunk network assets and maintenance activities.

Highways Maintenance Operatives are essential for maintaining safe and efficient roads, reducing accidents, and ensuring smooth traffic flow. Their work minimises vehicle emissions, prevents flooding, and keeps roads clear during winter. Additionally, their efforts in litter picking enhance the environment and public spaces. In this role you will play an important part in all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils work, litter picking etc as well as undertaking winter emergency call out and standby.

What you'll do

Undertaking various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
Operate and maintain vehicles, including HGVs and small plant machinery, ensuring all checks and routing maintenance are complete.
Participate in winter and summer standby duties, including emergency callouts.
Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount
Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers.

How you'll work

The hours for the role will be 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm (3.30pm Friday finish) with occasional nightshift. This position offers a competitive salary and overtime.

What You'll Bring

Experience in roads and/or street works
Hold a full UK driving licence
Demonstrate an awareness to Health and Safety regulations, always ensuring compliance
Be self-motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
It would be ideal if you have previous winter maintenance experience in a similar role.

It would be preferred if you have an HGV Licence for this position, however, is not essential.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to dono fixed timeframe in all

Application
Psychometric testing
Not every role
Used where the role requires it.
Competency-based interview
The Resourcing team briefs you beforehand.
Assessment centre
Not every role
Used where the role requires it.

No fixed timeframe for the selection process.
Feedback is available to every candidate who attends an interview.
Interview travel expenses are not reimbursed.

About Amey

Industry: Infrastructure Engineering
Headquarters: Birmingham, UK
Website: amey.co.uk

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Additional information

At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to the recruiter for this role.

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