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Highways Maintenance Operative in Aust

On-site in Aust·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)

Amey

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Aust
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Tuesday 10 November
Holiday
24 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

Amey is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Aust.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
  • CSCS / Highways Passport or willingness to obtain

Nice to have

  • Experience in highways maintenance or a similar operational environment (desirable)
  • Traffic Management qualification (desirable but not essential)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Our benefits are designed to ensure you can thrive both at work and outside of it. We offer:

  • Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
  • Generous pension scheme with Amey contributions
  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Flexible benefits scheme
  • Access to Amey employee discounts
  • Two Social Impact Days each year
  • Career progression within a leading infrastructure organisation

The role

Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an experienced and supportive operational team. You will gain hands-on experience across highways and bridge maintenance, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.

We offer a competitive salary (please enquire for details) alongside a strong benefits package and training opportunities.

What you'll do

  • Undertaking routine highways maintenance activities across the Severn Bridge network
  • Supporting bridge and structural maintenance works
  • Carrying out inspections and identifying defects
  • Delivering cyclic works including drainage, vegetation and fencing maintenance
  • Assisting with traffic management in line with Chapter 8 requirements
  • Operating plant, tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Ensuring all work is delivered in compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
  • Responding to incidents and emergency call-outs when required

How you'll work

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Severn Bridge Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract team. You will be part of a dedicated and safety-focused

workforce maintaining one of the UK's most critical transport links, helping to keep road users moving safely and efficiently.

The standard hours of work are up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There may be a requirement to participate in standby and emergency response outside of normal working hours.

We want to hear from you if you have:

  • A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Good communication and teamwork skills

Apply today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Hiring process

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  1. Application

  2. Psychometric testing

    Not every role

    Used where the role requires it.

  3. Competency-based interview

    The Resourcing team briefs you beforehand.

  4. 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 leading infrastructure services and engineering company. We design, deliver, maintain and enhance infrastructure across the UK.

What we do: We work across transport, utilities and public services to create sustainable infrastructure solutions that support communities and the economy.

Additional information

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Please contact Chantal Hayes, chantal.hayes@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

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Location

Amey · BS35 4BD

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