FAQs
What is the role of a Highways Maintenance Operative?**
The role of a Highways Maintenance Operative involves undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance works, including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils’ works, and litter picking. They will also be responsible for the installation of temporary traffic management, operating vehicles and plant, ensuring safety, and keeping necessary records. **Question: What are the working hours for this position?** **Answer:** The standard hours of work will be from Monday to Friday, totaling 39 hours per week. **Question: Is this position full-time or part-time?** **Answer:** This position is a full-time, permanent role. **Question: Do I need any specific qualifications for this job?** **Answer:** Ideally, candidates should have a Class 2 HGV Licence and a CPC card, along with experience in street works. While civils or trade experience is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided. **Question: What kind of training and development opportunities are available?** **Answer:** The company offers exceptional development and progression plans, allowing you to focus on the areas of your role that you most enjoy, including further training to broaden your skills and opportunities for leadership development. **Question: What benefits does Amey offer to its employees?** **Answer:** Amey offers a competitive reward and benefits program, including a generous pension scheme, at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, flexible benefits tailored by employees, access to discounts from leading retailers, and two Community Involvement Days each year for volunteering. **Question: How does Amey support work-life balance?** **Answer:** Amey emphasizes work-life balance and flexibility, empowering employees to choose work patterns that suit them, including hybrid, part-time, and flexible options, supported by a network of offices across the UK. **Question: What is the company culture like at Amey?** **Answer:** Amey promotes a collaborative and supportive environment, committed to inclusion and diversity, sustainability, and providing employees with the freedom to perform and excel in their roles. **Question: How can I apply for this position?** **Answer:** Interested candidates can apply by following the application procedures provided in the job posting. For any questions or access needs, you can contact the recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk. **Question: What is Amey’s commitment to social value?** **Answer:** Amey is committed to working sustainably and supporting the communities they serve through initiatives like Community Involvement Days, allowing employees to volunteer for charities of their choice. **Question: Who can I contact for more information about this job?** **Answer:** For further information, you can reach out to the recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk for any inquiries regarding the position or the application process.