Highways Maintenance Operative

Company description:

Amey Group Information Services Limited

Job description:

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for Permanent Traffic Management Operatives to join our NMC South West Contract in Scotland. Base would be Polmadie or Paisley. This is an on-site position.

Our NMC South West Contract have been working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020. We are looking to increase our resources within our internal traffic management support for the South West Contract. Amey has this contract for the next 5 years with a possible further 2-year extension. They can guarantee continuous work and job security for the right personnel.

We are responsible for over 600 kilometres of road and 1650 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.

As a Traffic Management Operative, you would play an important part in undertaking the installation, maintenance, and removal of various types of temporary traffic management. This will allow cyclic maintenance activities to be carried out safely.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, throughout the year you will rotate between day shift and night shift depending on the business requirements.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting in the delivery of all aspects of temporary traffic management works to a high standard, including High speed Lane closures, slip road and total carriageway closures, diversions and contraflows. As well as traffic lights and convoy systems.
• Drive/operate vehicles/plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out.
• Being part of a Winter Maintenance Rota – including emergency call out and standby
• Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount.
• Keeping accurate records, including drivers’ hours and any necessary paperwork.

We want to hear from you if you are: Self-motivated, pro-active in terms of delivering solutions and are a team player.

In addition to this, it would be ideal if you have a Class 2 HGV Licence. Traffic management qualifications in Sector 12 A, B, C and D

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
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 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

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

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 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!