As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be hands-on with real-world maintenance and response activities, gaining valuable experience that directly supports your apprenticeship. You will be a key part of a proactive team, tackling a variety of essential tasks that keep our roads safe and running smoothly, including:
* Carry out highway maintenance tasks, such as minor civils, drainage, litter picking, and carriageway patching.
* Interpret regulations and manage temporary traffic systems, including selection, installation, maintenance, and recovery.
* Maintain, document, handle, and store TTM equipment safely and effectively.
* Operate vehicles and plant, including routine checks, maintenance, and cleaning.
* Support emergency and winter operations as required.
* Ensure health and safety compliance for self, team, and the public.
* Record driver hours and resource usage accurately.
Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
To be eligible for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
* Full UK Driving license.
* DBS requirement.
* Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account.
* If you do not hold GCSE/functional skills qualifications, you must achieve a minimum of entry level 3 in Maths and English during initial assessment.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Lead Traffic Management Operative level 2 apprenticeship which will take approximately 21 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered training provider to achieve this qualification, having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office.
At Amey, we offer a range of benefits, including:
* Competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews.
* Career Growth: First-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme.
* Training Opportunities: Fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
* Holidays - 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more.
* Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
* Flexible working - Hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.
* Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
* Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more.
* Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
* Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
* Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
Amey is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
J-18808-Ljbffr