Ganger

Amey · Wakefield

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Ganger to join our Area 12 account based in Shillinghill Motorway Depot, Knottingley Road, Pontefract (WF8 2TH).

Amey is responsible for delivering essential maintenance and response services across the strategic road network throughout Yorkshire and Humber. Our work helps keep people moving safely while maintaining critical infrastructure that supports communities and businesses.

The Area 12 network includes:

  • 1,650km of motorway
  • 476km of dual carriageway trunk roads
  • 179km of single carriageway trunk roads
  • 1,963 structures

Our team of more than 200 colleagues provides vital maintenance services and incident response activities across the network every day.

The standard hours of work are 45 hours per week, working on a rotating 5/2 shift pattern covering both day and night shifts.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Ganger, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of highway maintenance activities across the network. You will lead operational teams on site, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising and coordinating operational teams undertaking highway maintenance activities
  • Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with health, safety and environmental requirements
  • Delivering daily briefings, toolbox talks and safety communications
  • Supporting the planning, organisation and completion of works programmes
  • Monitoring the quality of works and ensuring compliance with company and client standards
  • Ensuring materials, equipment and plant are used efficiently and effectively
  • Carrying out site inspections and maintaining accurate records and documentation
  • Working collaboratively with supervisors, managers, subcontractors and other stakeholders
  • Assisting with traffic management activities where trained and authorised
  • Leading by example to promote a strong safety culture across all activities

We Want to Hear From You If You Have

  • Previous experience working within highways maintenance, civil engineering or a related operational environment
  • Experience supervising or leading teams on site
  • A good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workloads
  • A proactive approach and strong commitment to teamwork
  • A full UK Driving Licence
  • Relevant industry qualifications such as NH Passport, Street Works or Lantra qualifications would be advantageous

What We Can Offer You

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.

  • Exceptional development and career progression opportunities
  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension scheme with additional company contributions
  • Minimum 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Flexible benefits scheme
  • Access to the Amey Rewards Scheme, offering discounts and savings with hundreds of retailers
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to our Affinity Networks
  • Two Social Impact Days each year to support local communities and charities

About Amey

Amey is a leading provider of engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for UK infrastructure and complex facilities.

We work with public and private sector clients to design, maintain and transform the critical infrastructure that supports everyday life.

Together, our people deliver sustainable solutions that create better places to live, work and travel.

To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.

Application Guidance

Diversity and Inclusion

We understand the importance of embracing diverse experiences, talents and cultures and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Please contact Chantal Hayes at chantal.hayes@amey.co.uk if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process.

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We look forward to hearing from you.

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Posted 14 Sep 2026
Apply by 10 Nov 2026

Where you'd be based

WF8 2TH

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