Highways Maintenance Pre-siter

We have a fantastic opportunitiy for a permanent Highways Maintenance Pre-siter to join our Area 7 account in Newark. This role is based on-site at Newark Depot, Stephenson Way, Newark NG24 2TQ.

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.

As a Highways Maintenance Operative Pre-siter, the role involves assessing a wide range of highway maintenance works. This includes traffic management systems, civil works, patching, drainage, VRS, street lighting, signage damage, minor schemes, depot works and cyclical works. Pre-site visits are required to determine manpower, equipment and materials for works raised by National Highways.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week across Monday - Friday.

You will be responsible for:

• Pre-site routine and cyclic maintenance activities
• Assess minor civil works, drainage works, carriageway patching and VRS works
• Order materials required for pre-site activities
• Maintain high technical standards
• Attend project and work briefings as required
• Drive and operate vehicles and plant including winter maintenance vehicles
• Support winter maintenance and emergency call-out operations
• Take responsibility for health and safety of self, team and public
• Conduct vehicle checks and complete defect books
• Record driver hours and timesheets
• Complete all necessary paperwork and digital records
• Communicate with Amey colleagues, subcontractors, emergency services, police, public and clients
• Use CAT & Genny equipment with understanding of statutory drawings
• Ensure material orders are placed and liaise with supervisors, coordinators, planners and schemes teams
• Confirm site access prior to works

We want to hear from you if you have:

Qualifications

• SMSTS (essential)
• Traffic Management
• GS6
• Drainage knowledge
• Safety fencing and fencing knowledge

Skills

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Computer / tablet skills
• Health & Safety awareness

Experience

• Good overall experience in highway works
• Strong Health & Safety experience

Behavioural Competencies

• Passion for developing skills both professionally and personally
• Enthusiasm to be part of a high-performing team
• Strong drive for success

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 further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• 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, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

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 (url removed) 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!