Painter/Rigger

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent, on-site Painter/ Rigger to join our Severn Bridges account in Bristol.

Amey is working in partnership with National Highways on the Specialist Bridges Inspection & Maintenance contract to inspect and maintain three bridges in Southwest England over a 15-year period.

Covering the maintenance of three major structures; the 1.4km M5 Avonmouth Bridge, the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge which comprises three structures, the 2.1km Avon Viaduct, 948m Cable Stay and 2.077km Gwent Viaduct as well as the 1.6km M48 Severn Bridge, a suspension bridge that has the second highest tidal range in the world at 14.5m. We are responsible for the cyclic maintenance, daily structure inspection checks and safety patrols as well as responding to any incidents that impact the structural integrity of the bridges.

Our roads and bridges are among the safest in the world and our partnership supports maintenance to high standards across all three bridges and provides the best possible quality of service to road users.

The Painter/Rigger roles plays an important part carrying out maintenance and repair works on the iconic M48 Severn Bridge, M4 Prince of Wales Bridge and M5 Avonmouth Bridge.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week, specific shift pattern to be discussed at interview stage.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out tasks allocated by the General Foreman and Construction Manager in accordance with the procedures specified and detailed in the Daily Awareness Briefing
• Driving access plant such as gantries, MEWPs and Rapid Access Train in line with training received
• Assisting with the cleaning, surface preparation and painting of steel surfaces to specified standards
• Supporting with the assembly of temporary and permanent access platforms, the rigging of powered access platforms and the erecting and checking of access scaffolds
• Running repairs to the carriageway surfacing and waterproofing
• Maintenance of other structural elements e.g., movement joints and assist other members of the maintenance and electrical team as required
• Ensuring that safe methods of working are employed by at all times and that the equipment, plant or machinery used is functioning safely and normally
• Undertaking out of hours emergency response as part of an on-call rota as required

We want to hear from you if you have: experience of working in an engineering environment with knowledge of industrial blasting and painting and general maintenance activities. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential for you to be able and willing to work outdoors and at height.

Ideally you will be qualified in ICATS, CSCS Industrial Painter, NVQ Level 2 Industrial Painting and IOSH Working Safely with experience in working in a maintenance/ construction environment.

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have IRATA Level 1 Rope Access competence to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program.

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.

• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.

• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.

• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!