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. Here at Kier Transportation, we believe in working brilliantly together to support the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Plus, enjoy fantastic benefits like a competitive pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement!

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 play a crucial role in 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 polite interactions with clients and network users.
• Responding to highway defects within designated timescales and updating relevant parties using tablet devices.
• Utilizing tablet applications for incident management and emergency repairs, ensuring accurate records of work.
• Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and maintaining them 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 take pride in offering a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity initiatives, and we strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and included. 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