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. At Kier Transportation, we believe that every journey matters, and we’re committed to supporting 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 be an essential part of our Operative team, ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of highway services across the Somerset network. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Promoting customer care by collaborating 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.
• Installing and removing emergency traffic management signage during incidents and repairs.
• Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles, 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 value our people and offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Enjoy a fantastic pension scheme, competitive annual holiday entitlement, and much more!

Diversity and Inclusion:

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we are committed to ensuring fair opportunities for all. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee 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 at Kier and be part of something great. #joinkier