Highways Team Leader

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Team Leader to join our dynamic Staffordshire County Council Account. This role will be carried out on-site, at our Gailey depot (ST19 5PR), and across Staffordshire.

As a Highways Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in managing Winter & Cyclical activities across our designated sections. Your responsibilities will span various maintenance aspects, including Iver-seeing Winter maintenance and Cyclical maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality, monitoring resource utilisation, and fostering effective communication among stakeholders.

This position offers a competitive salary, and the standard hours of work are 40 hours per week.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain high technical standards and oversee various work activities.
• Ensure team and public safety in compliance with health and safety legislation. 
• Monitor resource utilisation.
• Liaise with various stakeholders, manage records, and complete necessary paperwork. 
• Coordinate day-to-day maintenance operations and manage resources efficiently. 
• Carry out Winter supervision on our designated nightshift (Oct-April)
• Support Out of hours service.

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 different roles or areas of the business.

Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth.

Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience of working on a Highways Maintenance Contract
• Full UK Driver’s License 
• People Management Experience
• Good communication skills
• Relevant certifications: Banksman Slinger, CAT Scanner (Highways), Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE), Environmental Awareness, Personal Highways Safety, Manual Handling 

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we are proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, do not hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role, at jessica.patel1@amey.co.uk

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