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Highways Maintenance Operative
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Severn Bridge Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract team. You will be part of a dedicated and safety-focused workforce maintaining one of the UK’s most critical transport links, helping to keep road users moving safely and efficiently.
The standard hours of work are up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There may be a requirement to participate in standby and emergency response outside of normal working hours.
What will the role offer?
Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an experienced and supportive operational team. You will gain hands-on experience across highways and bridge maintenance, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.
We offer a competitive salary (please enquire for details) alongside a strong benefits package and training opportunities.
What you will be doing:
- Undertaking routine highways maintenance activities across the Severn Bridge network
- Supporting bridge and structural maintenance works
- Carrying out inspections and identifying defects
- Delivering cyclic works including drainage, vegetation and fencing maintenance
- Assisting with traffic management in line with Chapter 8 requirements
- Operating plant, tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Ensuring all work is delivered in compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
- Responding to incidents and emergency call-outs when required
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Requirements:
- Experience in highways maintenance or a similar operational environment (desirable)
- A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
- CSCS / Highways Passport or willingness to obtain
- Traffic Management qualification (desirable but not essential)
What we can offer
Our benefits are designed to ensure you can thrive both at work and outside of it. We offer:
- Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
- Generous pension scheme with Amey contributions
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Access to Amey employee discounts
- Two Social Impact Days each year
- Career progression within a leading infrastructure organisation
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About Amey
Who we are: Amey is a leading infrastructure services and engineering company. We design, deliver, maintain and enhance infrastructure across the UK.
What we do: We work across transport, utilities and public services to create sustainable infrastructure solutions that support communities and the economy.
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Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Please contact Chantal Hayes, chantal.hayes@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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