Overview
Title: Highways Maintenance Operative/Bridge Operative
Requisition ID: 7859
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative/Bridge Operative to join our Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract in Bristol, working on the Severn Bridge with occasional travel and work on the other two bridges including POW and Avonmouth. This role is onsite. The SBIM contract is to deliver the inspection and maintenance programme along with scheme on behalf of National Highways. This is a great opportunity to learn about quality in the specialist structures industry.
Responsibilities
* Attend project and work briefings as required.
* To drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance, and cleaning.
* All aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor Civil's works, litter picking, painting, blasting, concrete works and road works, 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.
* Allocation and capturing time and resource utilisation in line with operated allocation system.
* Maintain records, complete required paperwork, and communicate with Amey staff, subcontractors, emergency services, police, public, clients, and customers.
* Gantry driving.
What You’ll Bring (Qualifications)
* Driver’s Licence.
* Knowledge/awareness of health and safety.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary with potential for yearly reviews.
* Career Growth opportunities and dynamic advancement to roles like Team Leader.
* Training Opportunities tailored to your growth.
* Personal Development opportunities including mentorship and programs like Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership.
* Pension with company contributions.
* Holidays: at least 24 days plus bank holidays, with option to buy 5 additional days.
* Flexible Benefits: additional leave, cycle-to-work, charitable giving, gym memberships.
* Exclusive Discounts portal for retailers, healthcare services, etc.
* Social Impact: 2x paid volunteering days per year and other community initiatives.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We support disability inclusion; as a Disability Confident leader, an interview will be offered to applicants with a disability who meet minimum requirements for the role. For questions or adjustments during recruitment, contact Kayla Caruth at kayla.caruth@amey.co.uk.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Civil Engineering
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