Highways Maintenance Operative, Plymouth
Client: Amey
Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 02.05.2025
Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description
Your new role as a Highways Maintenance Operative involves joining our team in Northern Ireland, working in partnership with Lagan Construction since 2007. We are responsible for the overall operations and maintenance of approximately 125 km of road network, including emergency response, winter gritting, street lighting inspection, and maintenance, as well as building 40 km of new roads. Our aim is to ensure roads and highways are well-maintained in all weather conditions and to support community connectivity through new road projects.
You will play a vital role in the installation of temporary traffic management, highway maintenance, road safety improvements, active travel schemes, civils works, drainage works, and routine cyclic maintenance. Your responsibilities include:
1. Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance, civils, and drainage works.
2. Driving and operating vehicles, including HGVs and plant machinery, ensuring vehicle checks and routine maintenance are completed.
3. Participating in winter maintenance activities, including emergency call-outs and standby duties.
4. Maintaining records such as drivers' hours and other necessary documentation.
5. Ensuring safety compliance and safe operation to protect yourself and the public.
6. Carrying out vehicle checks before shifts and completing defect reports.
7. Attending project briefings and communicating effectively with team members, subcontractors, emergency services, police, clients, and the public.
We are looking for candidates with:
* Previous experience in groundworks, civils, plant operations, or HGV driving preferred.
* Problem-solving skills and self-motivation.
* Good communication skills.
* A valid HGV Class 2 license.
What we offer:
* Career development opportunities.
* Pension scheme.
* Benefits with Amey and social value initiatives.
Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. Join us today—apply now—we look forward to hearing from you!
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