Structures Maintenance Operative

We have fantastic opportunities for a permanent Structures Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Area 7 account in Leicester. Travel will be required across the network. Working with National Highways, Amey maintains over 700 kilometres of roads across the East Midlands, ensuring the 4.5 million citizens across the East Midlands experience better journeys every day.

We provide maintenance and response across a vast area of some of the UK's busiest motorways and strategic highways across the East Midlands and north of England. As many as 180,000 vehicles a day use certain sections of this vital network.

The standard hours of work are 45 hours Monday - Friday, with nights when required.

In this role, you will support the Structures Supervisor by carrying out routine and reactive structures maintenance across a wide range of assets, ensuring the network remains safe, accessible, and fully operational. You will work independently and as part of a small team to help maintain bridges, large culverts, gantries, radar masts, trash screens, and other structural assets.

This role offers you the unique opportunity to play a hands-on role in keeping vital infrastructure safe while developing specialist skills in structures maintenance within a supportive team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out routine maintenance across structures such as bridges, large culverts, gantries, radar masts, and trash screens to ensure they remain safe and well-maintained.
• Remove vegetation, overgrowth, and debris from around structural assets, ensuring inspections and access routes are kept clear.
• Cover or remove graffiti and undertake minor cosmetic repairs to maintain asset appearance and prevent deterioration.
• Support minor structural repairs, including cleaning steelwork, tightening or replacing fixtures, and small patch repairs to brick and concrete.
• Conduct visual checks of structures and report defects, hazards, or emerging issues to the Structures Inspector or Supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining drainage features connected to structural assets, such as screens and culvert inlets.
• Work safely on site by establishing safe work zones, following Amey procedures, and using traffic management support where required.
• Accurately record work completed, materials used, and any issues encountered using handheld devices or daily logs.

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. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy a further 5 days!
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• A safety-focused, proactive approach aligned with Amey's values.
• Experience working in highways, civils, construction, drainage, or general maintenance.
• Strong hands-on ability, including the safe use of small tools and equipment.
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather and undertake physically demanding tasks.
• A full UK driving licence.
• (Desirable) Experience with vegetation management, working at height, confined spaces, or similar environments.

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.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role.