We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join our NMC-SW account based in Glasgow.
Starting Salary: £24,898.00 per annum (subject to review)
Location: 150 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, G5 0HD
Working Hours: Monday–Thursday, 08:00–16:30, and Friday 08:00–15:30. Weekend and night shift work is voluntary. 39 hours per week
Start Date: July 2026
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Construction Civil Engineering SCQF 5 programme, which will take approximately 24 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered college, with 1‑2‑1 guidance, e‑learning materials and a team of experts providing technical support in the workplace.
Join our vibrant and inclusive community in NMC SW, working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK.
Amey has been working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020. We are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery, winter maintenance and incident response. The team provides engineering design and operational delivery services for more than 600 km of road and 1,650 structures, supporting reliable journeys and excellent customer care.
By maintaining the network throughout all weather conditions and during incidents, we help keep people moving, minimise disruption and support thriving communities.
As a Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice, every day will be different. One day you may be installing traffic management systems; the next, you could be working on minor civil works such as temporary patching or ditching.
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Keep records and complete necessary paperwork while communicating effectively with Amey colleagues, subcontractors, emergency services, police, clients, customers and the public.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account.
Please note that successful applicants must undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to a safe and compliant working environment.
Shortlisting will be based on submitted certificates, predicted grades or achieved qualifications. If you have issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team.
At Amey, we work on long-term, stable contracts, allowing you to plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, underscoring our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation.
Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or bringing professional experience, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
Every day, our teams across the UK and internationally shape some of the most complex environments that will impact generations to come.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey, we continuously evolve our ways of working to reflect the diverse needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support required during the recruitment process.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
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