Winter Patrol Drivers, Paisley

Amey are recruiting Patrol Drivers for winter maintenance activities on their Scottish highways projects in Paisley.

**What is the purpose of this role?**
To undertake winter patrol operations through the peak winter season. This position is to support our winter maintenance operations and will be a 4 on 2 off or 4 on 4 off work pattern on an overnight basis and we aim for the project to begin in October.
**What does this role involve?**
Maintain high technical standards
Attend project and work briefings as required Drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks and Winter maintenance operations.
Undertake winter patrol operations.
Take 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 member of the public.
Carry out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books Record Drivers’ hours Allocation and capturing time and resource utilisation in line with operated allocation system To keep records, complete all necessary paperwork, communicate and liaise with other employees of Amey, sub-contractors, the emergency services, the police, the general public, clients and customers.
**What are we looking for?**
A valid HGV Class 2 license is a must, and the operator must poses a valid Drivers CPC qualification card.
Previous winter experience and a loading shovel qualification would be preferred.
Problem solving skills, Self-motivated and pro-active in terms of delivering solutions and Good communication skills.
**About Amey**
We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.
Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on
As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.