Highways Maintenance Operative (HGV Driver)

Amey Lg Ltd; Ayr; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in Ayr is seeking a Highways Maintenance Operative (HGV Driver) for a full-time permanent role. You will be responsible for highway maintenance works including driving vehicles and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should possess a Class 2 HGV Licence, a CPC card, and ideally have civils experience. This position offers career development opportunities and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Career Development

Generous Pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Discounts on leading retailers

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Experience in highway maintenance works required.
• Must have a valid Class 2 HGV Licence and CPC card.
• Desirable to have civils involvement such as street works.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all aspects of highway maintenance including routine activities.
• Drive and operate vehicles and perform vehicle checks.
• Ensure safety compliance and manage health and safety.

Skills

HGV driving skills

Health and safety compliance

Routine maintenance

Civils experience

Ability to work in a team

Education

Class 2 HGV Licence

CPC card

Job description

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Title: Highways Maintenance Operative (HGV Driver)

Requisition ID: 9653

Your New Role

We are recruitingHighways Maintenance Operativesto join ourNMC SWaccountinAyr,this is a full-time permanent position.

OurNMC SWis working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020, we are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery as well as winter maintenance and incident response.

The team are first on the scene to assist road users on the road network, deliver engineering design and operational delivery services for more than 600 kilometres of road and 1,650 structures enabling reliable journey times and a high level of customer care for the people and businesses that use these roads every day.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

TheHighways Maintenance Operativeplay an integral part in the installation of temporary traffic management and all aspects of highway maintenance works.

The standardhours of workare 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You will be responsible for:

• All aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils works, litter picking, etc
• Driving/operating vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance (e.g. oil and water checks) and cleaning
• Winter maintenance operations
• Taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and others within your team to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect members of the public
• Keeping records, including drivers’ hours and any paperwork necessary

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have aclass 2 HGV Licenceand a CPC card.Ideallyyou will have civils experience, with involvement in street works or landscaping experience.

What we offer you

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

Application Guidance

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 [e-mail] to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!