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Highways maintenance operative

Pontefract
Permanent
Amey
Highways maintenance operative
Posted: 26 February
Offer description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our team in Area 12 in Shillinghill Motorway Depot - Knottingley Road, Pontefract (WF82TH).

This position offers a competitive salary and overtime.

Collaborating closely with our client National Highways, Amey takes pride in delivering top-tier Maintenance and Response services, catering to the extensive network across Yorkshire and Humberside.

Our responsibilities encompass all routine and cyclic maintenance operations on the trunk roads and motorways, covering an impressive expanse that includes 1,650km of motorway, 476km of dual carriageway trunk roads, 179km of single carriageway trunk roads, and 1,963 structures.

Highways Maintenance Operative plays an important part in the installation of temporary traffic management. All aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils' works, litter picking, etc. Undertake Winter and emergency call out and standby.

The standard hours of work are 45 per week, Monday - Friday, rotating days and nights.

What You'll Do:
Maintain high technical standards.
Attend project and work briefings as required.
To drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance, (eg oil and water checks etc) and cleaning.
All aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils' works, litter picking, etc.
Winter maintenance operations.
Emergency call out operations.
Taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and others within your team to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect members of the public.
Carrying out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books.
Recording of Drivers hours
Allocation and capturing time and resource utilisation in line with operated allocation system.
To keep records, complete all necessary paperwork, communicate and liaise with other employees of Amey, sub-contractors, the emergency services, the police, the general public, clients and customers. 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. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader
Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, (email address removed), and Multicultural Leadership programs.
Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring:
Full UK clean Drivers Licence & HGV licence (Class 2)
Traffic mannagement qualifications
3-6 months experience on highways network If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)

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