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Highways Maintenance Operative, Watford, Hertfordshire
Client:
Amey
Location:
Watford, Hertfordshire, 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: Highways Maintenance Operative to join our team in Northern Ireland. Our account, in partnership with Lagan Construction since 2007, is responsible for operations and maintenance including emergency response, winter gritting, and street lighting inspection and maintenance. We maintain 125 km of road network and build 40 km of new roads, ensuring all-weather maintenance and supporting community connectivity.
This role involves installation of temporary traffic management, highway maintenance, road safety improvements, active travel schemes, civils, drainage, road gritting, and routine cyclic maintenance. Responsibilities include:
1. Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance, civils, and drainage works.
2. Driving and operating vehicles, including HGVs and plant, ensuring checks and routine maintenance.
3. Winter maintenance, including emergency call-out and standby duties.
4. Record keeping, including driver hours and paperwork.
5. Ensuring safety and compliance with health and safety legislation.
6. Vehicle checks, defect reporting, and participation in project briefings.
7. Communication and coordination with colleagues, subcontractors, emergency services, police, clients, and the public.
Qualifications and Experience: Previous experience in groundworks, civils, plant operations, or HGV driving preferred. Must have problem-solving skills, be self-motivated, proactive, and possess good communication skills. A valid HGV Class 2 license is required.
What We Offer: Career development, pension, holidays, social value, and a commitment to diversity and sustainability.
Application guidance: Amey is dedicated to inclusion and diversity. Apply today — we look forward to hearing from you!
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