Ganger

Join Our Highways Team as a Ganger!

Are you ready to make a difference? At Kier Highways, we believe in connecting roads and connecting people. We’re on the lookout for a passionate Ganger to join our dynamic team in Wellingborough. With us, you’ll enjoy a fantastic matched pension scheme, a 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, and a competitive annual holiday entitlement, with opportunities to buy or sell leave!

Location & Contract Details

• Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
• Contract: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Salary: £29,641.01 to £34,946.27 depending on experience + call out + overtime

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Ganger, you will play a crucial role in our maintenance team, leading a small group to ensure the effective upkeep of the highway network across North Northamptonshire. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Performing repair works on various highway assets, including tarmacadam repairs to roads, footways, kerbs, signs, and street furniture.
• Safeguarding and operating specialist equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and compliance with PUWER regulations.
• Providing guidance and training to colleagues while adhering to Kier’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Managing daily operations to ensure a safe working environment for both our team and the public.
• Conducting point of work risk assessments to maintain safety protocols.
• Utilizing a mobile application to document site safety information and photographs.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you can:

• Lead teams effectively and thrive under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Hold an SMSTS/SSSTS or similar qualification.
• Possess a NRSWA Operative or similar qualification.
• Drive and hold a full UK driving licence.

At Kier, we value potential and 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 a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• A competitive salary and matched pension scheme.
• Flexible holiday options.
• Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service.

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all 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