At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out highway maintenance, including patching, drainage works, and incident response.
- Company: Amey supports National Highways, maintaining over 700 kilometres of roads in the East Midlands.
- Benefits: Enjoy a minimum of 24 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Position based at Sandiacre depot, Nottingham, with rotating day and night shifts.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team in a hands-on role with varied daily tasks.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK driving licence, HGV licence, and experience in highways maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Area 7 account in Nottingham, based from our Sandiacre depot (NG10 5ND). At Amey, we’re supporting National Highways to deliver safe, reliable journeys across the East Midlands. Our teams maintain and improve over 700 kilometres of motorway and trunk roads, helping millions of road users travel safely every day. This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You’ll work as part of a collaborative team carrying out essential highways maintenance and responding to incidents across the network.
The standard hours of work are 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working rotating day and night shifts.
- Days: 7am – 3pm
- Nights: 7pm – 5am
You Will Be Responsible For:
- Delivering highway maintenance works safely and to a high standard
- Carrying out carriageway and footway patching, kerbing and drainage works
- Installing, repairing and maintaining road signs and safety barriers
- Supporting winter maintenance and emergency incident response activities
- Operating vehicles and plant machinery, including completing daily vehicle checks
- Setting up, maintaining and removing traffic management and pedestrian management systems
- Completing reactive maintenance tasks including litter picking and sign cleaning
- Ensuring all works are completed in line with health and safety procedures
- Completing records, inspections and required documentation accurately
We Want To Hear From You If You Have:
- A full UK driving licence
- HGV licence
- Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good understanding of health and safety practices
- Experience within highways maintenance or a similar operational environment
- CSCS card (desirable)
What we offer you:
- Career Development – Exceptional development and progression opportunities
- Pension – Generous pension scheme with company contributions
- Holidays – Minimum 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible Benefits – Including the opportunity to buy additional leave, cycle to work scheme, gym membership and charitable giving
- Save with Amey – Access to discounts, healthcare support, GP services and dental vouchers
- Community Involvement – Two paid volunteering days each year to support a cause that matters to you
Inclusion and Diversity: At Amey, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact Chantal.hayes@amey.co.uk.
Highways Maintenance Operative in Long Eaton employer: Amey
Amey offers exceptional career development opportunities and a generous pension scheme. Located in Nottingham, the team is dedicated to ensuring safe journeys for millions of road users. Employees also benefit from community involvement initiatives, including two paid volunteering days each year.
