Gully Truck Driver/ Operative
Join Our Team as a Drainage Operative!
Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? We’re on the lookout for a Drainage Operative to join our dynamic Transportation team in beautiful Northamptonshire. At Kier Transportation, we believe that your journey is our journey, and together, we can support the movement of people, goods, and equipment.
Why Choose Us?
When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Matched Pension Scheme
- 24/7 Virtual GP Service for you and your family
- Competitive Annual Holiday Entitlement with options to buy/sell leave
- And much more!
Position Details
Location: Brixworth, Northampton
Hours: Permanent, full-time (45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 15:30)
Salary: £31,636.80 + overtime + call out
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As a Drainage Operative, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and operational highway drainage system. Your daily tasks will include:
- Driving and operating a gully truck for scheduled and reactive drainage maintenance
- Cleaning and maintaining highway drainage systems, including gully pots, ACO channels, culverts, and interceptors
- Using high-pressure jetting equipment to clear blockages and ensure free-flowing drainage
- Recording completed works using handheld devices
- Supporting emergency response operations during adverse weather or flooding events
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
- You have experience operating high-pressure jetting equipment or similar vehicles
- You’re comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- You can communicate effectively with your team and the public while following safety procedures
- You hold a UK Driving Licence and a Class 2 HGV 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!
Rewards and Benefits
We take pride in offering our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Explore the full range of benefits available to you!
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 vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us improve our policies.
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 and hope you’ll #joinkier on this exciting journey!
