Highways Maintenance Operative

Title:

Highways Maintenance Operative

Requisition

Highways Maintenance Operative to join our NMC SW account in Polmadie, Glasgow
. This is a full‑time Permanent role, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00‑16:30 (3:30 finish on Friday) with occasional night shift. Competitive salary and overtime are offered.

Highways Maintenance Operatives are essential for maintaining safe and efficient roads, reducing accidents, ensuring smooth traffic flow, minimising vehicle emissions, preventing flooding and keeping roads clear during winter. Their work also includes litter picking and enhancing public spaces.

• Undertake various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, including HGVs and small plant machinery, ensuring all checks and required maintenance are completed.
• Participate in winter and summer standby duties, including emergency callouts.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements, ensuring the safety of yourself and the team.
• Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub‑contractors, emergency services, police, clients and customers.

• Experience in roads and/or street works.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Demonstrated awareness of Health and Safety regulations, always ensuring compliance.
• Be self‑motivated and able to work collaboratively within a team.
• Ideally, previous winter maintenance experience in a similar role.

It would be preferred if you have an HGV licence for this position; however, it is not essential.

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:

• Competitive salary with potential for yearly reviews.
• Clear, dynamic advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive training, fully funded where appropriate.
• Personal development programs such as Leadership Development, Women@Amey and Multicultural Leadership.
• Generous pension scheme with company contributions.
• At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Flexible benefits—customise your package with options such as additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving and gym memberships.
• Access to exclusive discounts through our online portal.
• Community initiatives: 2 paid volunteering days per year and other opportunities to support local projects.

We value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, regardless of background, gender, race or personal circumstances. As a Disability Confident leader, we offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter.