Highways Maintenance Operative

We have fantastic opportunities for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Area 7 account in Leicester. This role is based on-site at Leicester Forest East (LE33GA). 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. Our 200+ Amey people provide vital maintenance and respond to incidents to keep the travelling public moving. The standard hours of work are Monday - Friday , alternating days and nights averaging 45 hours per week. You will be responsible for: Maintaining high standards of workmanship Attending project and safety briefings as required Driving/operating vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance (e.g. oil and water checks) and cleaning Taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and others within your team to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect members of the public. Keeping records and completing all necessary paperwork. Assessment, deployment and removal of suitable pedestrian and traffic management Site management, sign cleaning, drainage ..... full job details .....