Highways Maintenance Operative

Highways Maintenance Operative, Glasgow

Employer: Amey

Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City

Salary: £Competitive

Job Type: Full Time

Expires: 05/03/2026

We have new opportunities for Highways Maintenance Operatives to join our M8 Account in Glasgow
, this is a full time Permanent role.

The hours for the role will be 39 hours per week
, Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm (3.30pm Friday finish) with occasional night shift. This position offers a competitive salary and overtime.

Highways Maintenance Operatives are essential for maintaining safe and efficient roads, reducing accidents, and ensuring smooth traffic flow. Their work minimises vehicle emissions, prevents flooding, and keeps roads clear during winter. Additionally, their efforts in litter picking enhance the environment and public spaces.

In this role you will play an important part in all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils work, litter picking etc as well as undertaking winter emergency call out and standby.

• Undertaking various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, including HGVs and small plant machinery, ensuring all checks and routing maintenance are complete.
• Participate in winter and summer standby duties, including emergency callouts.
• Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount.
• Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub‑contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers.

• Experience in roads and/or street works.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety regulations, always ensuring compliance.
• Be self‑motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• It would be ideal if you have previous winter maintenance experience in a similar role.

It would be preferred if you have an HGV Licence for this position, however, it is not essential.

• 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.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, fully funded and tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to award‑winning programs like Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days.
• 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.
• Social Impact: Take part in community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, and other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

At Amey, we value a culture of 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 the recruiter for this role.

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