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168,000+ live jobsHighways Maintenance Operative in Bolton
On-site in Bolton·Added 8 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Bolton
- Closing date
- Apply by Tuesday 3 November
- Holiday
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
Skills
Nice to have
Amey is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Bolton.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- HGV Class C / Class 2 Driving Licence
- Driver CPC qualification with 35 hours completed
- Appropriate CSCS Card
- Personal Highways Passport
- Manual Handling certification
Nice to have
- Traffic Management experience (desirable)
- Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) Repair experience (desirable)
- Previous experience working within highways maintenance or a similar operational environment (desirable)
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans
- Competitive salary and compensation
- Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Save with Amey discounts
- Family friendly policies
- Membership of our Affinity Networks
- Two Social Impact Days each year
The role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Area 10 Strategic Highways team at Westhoughton Depot, North West England, joining
our vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.
Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an inspiring expert team. You will have the opportunity to work within our Area 10 Strategic Highways team, helping to maintain and improve the strategic road network and ensure it remains safe and operational for road users.
The salary is competitive (please enquire for more details).
The standard hours of work are to be confirmed.
What you'll do
- Carrying out routine and cyclic highway maintenance activities
- Supporting minor civil engineering works and general highway upkeep
- Installing and removing temporary traffic management systems
- Undertaking winter maintenance operations and emergency response duties
- Driving and operating vehicles and plant equipment, including completing daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance tasks
- Completing litter picking and environmental maintenance activities across the network
- Recording driver hours and accurately completing defect reporting documentation
- Capturing time and resource utilisation through company allocation systems
- Attending work briefings and maintaining high technical and operational standards
- Communicating effectively with colleagues, subcontractors, clients, emergency services, police and members of the public
- Taking responsibility for your own safety and that of others, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements
We want to hear from you if you have:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- A self-motivated and proactive approach
- Excellent communication skills
- A strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards
Traffic Management or Vehicle Restraint System Repair experience would be advantageous but is not essential for this role.
What we can offer
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
Apply today
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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
In their own words
About the company & team
Who we are: Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do: We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
Additional information
We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact Chantal Hayes at chantal.hayes@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
Location
Amey · BL5 3NH
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