Overview
Title: Highways Maintenance Operative
Requisition ID: 8201
We are offering a flexible, on-call Highways Maintenance Operative opportunity on a zero-hour contract basis for the Kent Account. This seasonal role supports winter maintenance operations including gritting, snow clearance, and ensuring safe access across roads. Hours vary based on weather conditions and operational needs.
You will support the upkeep and improvement of the highways network in Kent, maintain road safety standards, and perform essential repairs to reduce road hazards and benefit residents and commuters.
Responsibilities
* All aspects of highway maintenance
* Drive/operate vehicles requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance and cleaning
* Emergency callouts and winter maintenance operations
* Take responsibility for the safety of yourself and others
* Allocation and capturing time and resource utilisation in line with operated allocation system
What You’ll Bring
* Physically fit
* HGV Licence
* Problem solving skills
* Communication skills
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with potential for yearly reviews
* Career growth with opportunities to progress to roles like Highways Team Leader and Supervisor
* Comprehensive training, including fully funded HGV licence training
* Personal development programs and mentorship
* Pension scheme with company contributions
* Holidays: at least 24 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 additional days
* Flexible benefits: additional leave, cycle-to-work, charitable giving, gym memberships
* Exclusive discounts portal with savings across retailers and services
* Social impact: 2x paid volunteering days per year and other community initiatives
Application Guidance
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements.
If you have questions or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Jessica, the recruiter for this role, at jessica.patel1@amey.co.uk
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