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Posted 05 June, 2026

Highways Maintenance Operative - Stump Grinder

Kier Group
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Full Time
Reference: 55ccad09-b47d-4bcd-acc1-6f133346a037

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in Birmingham? We’re on the lookout for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic team based at Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham. This is your chance to play a vital role in maintaining the city’s highways network!

Location

Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HR

Working Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:30

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

Your Role

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be an essential part of our arboriculture team, dedicated to maintaining safe highways and greenspaces. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Working collaboratively to carry out stump grinding, root pruning, tree pit creation, and re-staking.
  • Setting up safe working sites on the highway and engaging with the public.
  • Adhering to safe systems of work, risk assessments, and safety procedures at all times.
  • Completing safety-critical emergency works when required.
  • Maintaining accurate paperwork, including LOLER check sheets and HAVS forms.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you have:

  • City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra chainsaw and stump grinding qualifications.
  • NRSWA or equivalent operative qualification.
  • Experience with CAT & Genny and practical knowledge of their use.
  • NPORS (or equivalent) lorry loader with clamshell and timber grab attachments.
  • A full 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:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.

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 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 will be offered an interview.

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

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