Trunk Road Incident Support Service Operative

On-site in Nairn·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 3 Nov)

Amey

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Nairn
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Monday 16 November
Holiday: 24 days holiday + bank holidays
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

We want to hear from you if you have trunk roads work experience and a valid driving licence.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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 will get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Trunk Road Incident Support Service Operative (TRISS Op) to join our dynamic team in our NMC NE account, at our Nairn depot.

Our NMC North East 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 considering 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.

What you'll do

Responding to notifications of incidents received from various Operational Partners, ensuring they are then deemed safe, through the application of temporary traffic management.
Relieving congestion and removing hazards from traffic lanes and hard shoulders, providing high visibility patrols on the routes, and arranging for immediate repairs where the Trunk Road infrastructure is damaged.
Aiding broken down vehicles, including assisting them to safe locations and offering fuel.
Monitoring and reporting unusual or unexpected activity, disruption and/or congestion.
Providing constant communication between the site, Operational Partners, and the Incident Liaison Officers
Assessing the scene and securing the attendance of additional or specialist resources where necessary

How you'll work

The standard hours of work are 42 hours per week working shifts 4 on 4 off.

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.

Hiring process

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!