Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Transportation team in Bridgwater, Somerset. With us, you’ll enjoy a fantastic pension scheme, competitive annual holiday entitlement, and so much more!

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £27,976 to £29,000 depending on experience + call out + overtime

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you’ll be an essential part of our Operative team, ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of highway services across the Somerset network. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Promoting customer care by collaborating with team members and ensuring polite interactions with clients and network users.
• Responding to highway defects within designated timescales and keeping relevant parties updated through tablet devices.
• Utilizing tablet applications for incident management and emergency repairs, while maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensuring they are cleaned and maintained in good order.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets).
• Can work independently and as part of a team, effectively communicating any faults or issues.

At Kier, we believe in finding potential, and we welcome transferrable skills! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover the perks of working with us!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great. #joinkier