Role Overview
We have new opportunities for Highways Maintenance Operatives to join our NMC NE Account in Peterhead, this is a full‑time Permanent role.
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.
Our NMC NE Account, awarded to us in 2022, supports Transport Scotland. It delivers improved levels of service to the trunk road network, aiming to ensure consistent, predictable and reliable journeys for road users. Works cover maintenance, road safety, bridges and structures, discrete improvement schemes and alignment with the Scottish Government’s climate change and sustainability targets. We also deliver an enhanced winter and incident response service, improved communications, and new technologies for better management of trunk network assets and maintenance activities.
The 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, litter picking enhances 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 civil work, litter picking, and undertaking winter emergency call‑outs and standby.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake 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 call‑outs.
- Maintain safety of yourself and the team as a priority.
- Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub‑contractors, emergency services, police, clients and customers.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in roads and/or street works.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety regulations and ensure compliance.
- Be self‑motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Previous winter maintenance experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
It would be preferred if you have an HGV licence for this position, however this is not essential.
Why Join Us?
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. Below are key benefits:
- Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
- 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 award‑winning programmes such as Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership.
- Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions.
- Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy further 5 days.
- Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options such as additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more.
- Social Impact: Participate in community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year and other opportunities.
Application Guidance
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, regardless of background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. As a Disability Confident leader, we offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to the recruiter for this role.
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