Highways Maintenance Operative

Title:

Highways Maintenance Operative
Requisition

We have new opportunities for Highways Maintenance Operatives to join our NMC NE Account in Kinross, 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.

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.

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 to 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, is not essential.

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• Competitive Salary:
  Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth:
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• Pension:
  Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays:
  Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty…