Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operation and decarbonisation solutions for UK infrastructure.
Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an inspiring expert team. Your work on critical transport and built environment programmes will be vital to our society, our economy and our communities.
We celebrate, protect and we develop what is great in all of us. Every day, our teams across the UK do truly important work, shaping some of the most complex environments. The places that we all rely on in our lives today and long into the future, with impacts on generations to come.
You will succeed here because we have a special way of working together, with a truly diverse and inclusive team.
Your New Role
We are recruiting Permanent Highway Maintenance Operatives to join our NMC North East Account in Peterhead.
Our NMC NE account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience.
Covering 593Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes.
By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.
Highway Maintenance Operatives plays an important part in the installation of temporary traffic management and all aspects of highway maintenance works and play a vital part in Operations, this role will also include Road Safety Improvement & Active Travel schemes, civils works, drainage works, road gritting, maintenance works, routine cyclic activities.
You Will Be Responsible For
Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, civils’ works & drainage works.
Drive/operate vehicles including HGV/Small & Large plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out.
Winter Maintenance – including emergency call out and standby.
Keep records, including drivers’ hours and any paperwork necessary.
The safety of yourself and others within your team, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect member of the public.
Carrying out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books.
Attending project and work briefings as required.
Keeping records, completing all necessary paperwork, communicating, and liaising with other employees of Amey, sub-contractors, the emergency services, the police, the general public, clients and customers.
We Want To Hear From You If You Have
Previous experience in a similar role such as groundworks, civils, plant operations & HGV driving is preferred.
Problem solving skills
Self-motivated and pro-active in terms of delivering solutions
Good communication skills
In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have a valid HGV Class 2 licence.
What We Can Offer You
When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
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’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.
We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.
At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.
Application Guidance
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 (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
Apply today – We are excited to hear from you