Highways Maintenance Operative, Brighton
Client: Amey
Location: Brighton, 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, specifically at our Lurgan account, in partnership with Lagan Construction since 2007. We oversee operations including emergency response, winter gritting, street lighting inspection and maintenance, maintaining 125 km of roads, and constructing 40 km of new roads. The role encompasses all aspects of highway maintenance, installation of temporary traffic management, road safety improvements, civils works, drainage, routine cyclic maintenance, and active travel schemes.
You will be responsible for:
1. Undertaking highway maintenance activities, civils, and drainage works.
2. Driving and operating vehicles including HGVs and plant machinery, ensuring vehicle checks and maintenance are performed.
3. Participating in winter maintenance, including emergency call-outs and standby duties.
4. Keeping detailed records, including drivers' hours and necessary paperwork.
5. Ensuring safety and compliance with health and safety legislation, including vehicle checks and defect reporting.
6. 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 is preferred.
* Problem-solving skills and self-motivation.
* Good communication skills.
* A valid HGV Class 2 license.
What we offer:
* Career development opportunities
* Pension
* Holidays
* Options to save with Amey
* Commitment to social value, diversity, and sustainability
Application guidance: Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apply today — we look forward to hearing from you!
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