Highways Maintenance Operative
Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!
Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? We’re on the lookout for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our friendly Transportation team in beautiful Yeovil, Somerset. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the safety and maintenance of Somerset’s roads!
About the Role
As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that our highways are safe and well-maintained. Your efforts will positively impact everyone’s daily journeys. Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:
- Responding promptly to highway defects to ensure public safety and minimal disruption.
- Installing and removing emergency traffic management signage as needed.
- Using tablet devices to maintain accurate records of works and communicate updates.
- Providing excellent customer care through polite and helpful interactions.
- Supporting winter maintenance and severe weather operations as required.
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).
- You’re a team player who enjoys collaborating with others.
- You take pride in delivering high-quality work and are reliable.
- You care about community safety and providing excellent service.
- You’re adaptable and comfortable working in various weather conditions.
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 chat 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 job security.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. 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 and proportionate 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 hope you’ll #joinkier in making a difference!
