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We have a fantastic opportunity for a
Permanent Highway Maintenance Operative
to join our
NMC North East Account
in
Nairn.
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.
Highway Maintenance Operatives plays an important part in the installation of temporary traffic management and all aspects of highway maintenance works.
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional night shift.
You will be responsible for:- Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils’ works and litter picking
- 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
- Keep records, including drivers’ hours and any paperwork necessary
What makes this role unique is If you join our team, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role your most enjoy. Whether it’s further training to broaden your skills, working closely with clients to build relationships, or having the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities, our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.
We want to hear from you if you have
Civils, Trade or Street works experience
to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to addition to this, it would be
desirable
if you have an HGV licence.
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
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.
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