Highways Maintenance Operative

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Staffordshire Account at our Lichfield Depot (ST16 2LP). This role will be carried out onsite and around Staffordshire.

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll play a crucial role in managing routine and reactive maintenance activities across our designated sections. Your responsibilities will span various maintenance aspects, including managing emergency response operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering effective communication among colleagues and stakeholders.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.

• Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment with both general and specialized skills.

• Participate in 24hr standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting, and snow clearance.

• Allocate and track time and resource utilization in accordance with the operated allocation system.

• Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in roads and/or street works.

• Hold a full UK driving licence.

• Class 2 HGV (desirable).

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.