Highways Maintenance Operative; HGV Driver

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Requisition

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a
Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative (HGV Driver) to join our
NMC North East Account
in
Forfar. This role will be based in our Forfar depot.

Our
NMC NE Account
which was awarded to us in 2022 is to support Transport Scotland. This account will deliver improved levels of service to the trunk road network, aiming to ensure consistent, predictable and reliable journeys for road users. Works will cover maintenance, road safety, bridges and structures and discrete improvement schemes whilst taking into account the Scottish Government’s climate change and sustainability targets.

We’ll also deliver the implementation of an enhanced winter and incident response service, improved communications as well as delivering new technologies for better management of trunk network assets and maintenance activities.

HGV Driver (Highways Maintenance Operative)plays an important part in the construction of minor & major civils schemes as well as any routine maintenance activities.

It would be desirable if you have previous

Civils, Trade or Street works experience to help you hit the ground running. It would be ideal
if you have previous winter experience or/and a
valid HGV Class 2 licence.However, HGV training can be provided were suitable for the right candidate.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will involve overtime, participation in on call rotas and
night shift working were required by the business.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance works including but not limited to drainage, kerbing and other civils schemes.
• Responsible for leading a squad and working in close relation with other gangers.
• Completion of associated scheme records to a high quality such as daily site diaries and measurement records.
• Drive/operate vehicles/plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out
• Winter Maintenance – including emergency call out and standby.
• Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program:

• Career Development
  - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension
  – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Choices
  - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey
  - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value
  - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity
. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at  to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!