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Posted 05 June, 2026

Highways Maintenance Operative

Kier Group
Fareham, England, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a real impact on the roads and bridges that connect our communities? We’re on the lookout for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Transportation team in Fareham, Hampshire. With a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for overtime, and additional pay for night work, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful!

Location

Fareham, Hampshire

Contract Details

  • Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Evenings/Nights
  • Salary: £13.45 to £15.83 per hour, based on qualifications and experience

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 operation of the Area 3 network. Your daily tasks will include:

  • Carrying out highways maintenance duties as instructed, including winter maintenance when necessary.
  • Responding promptly to incidents on the network and liaising with the Regional Network Hub Control Centre.
  • Promoting customer care by working closely with team members to ensure polite and courteous interactions with clients and network users.
  • Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensuring they are maintained in good order.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you possess:

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A valid UK Driving Licence or LGV Cat C.
  • Experience and knowledge of strict health and safety operations and their practical implications.
  • The ability to work night shifts and contribute to the out-of-hours call-out roster.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferable 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 overtime opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Growth and development opportunities.

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 who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and help shape the future of our transportation network. #joinkier

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