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. Here, your journey is our journey, and together, we can support the movement of people, goods, and equipment!

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 Responsibilities:

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of highway services across the Somerset network. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Promoting customer care by working closely with team members and ensuring courteous interactions with clients and network users.
• Responding to highway defects within designated timescales and updating relevant parties using 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.
• Are eager to learn and grow—transferrable skills are always welcome, so even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply!

Rewards and Benefits:

At Kier, we believe in rewarding our brilliant people with a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Generous annual holiday entitlement.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we are proud of the progress we’ve made. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team at Kier. Let’s make a difference together!