Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a real difference in your local community? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team in Wellington, Somerset.

Job Details

Location: Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AD - Site based

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary: From £27,976 plus overtime, call out, and standby

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Impact

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining and improving the highway network across Somerset. You’ll be part of a supportive team, responding to defects, carrying out reactive works, and assisting with emergency responses and winter maintenance activities when needed. At Kier, we’re committed to empowering our employees to achieve their career goals while valuing the diverse skills and creativity each person brings.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you’ll be integral to our highways maintenance team, ensuring efficient and timely highway services. Your daily tasks will include:

• Responding to highway defects within designated timescales, including installing and removing emergency traffic management signage.
• Delivering minor improvement works to enhance the Somerset network.
• Using tablet devices to provide accurate records of works and incidents.
• Operating a variety of plant and equipment safely and effectively.
• Promoting customer care by collaborating with colleagues and interacting politely with clients and the general public.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if:

• You hold a full driving licence.
• You’re self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You can work under pressure in a safety-critical role.
• You enjoy teamwork but can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• You’re committed to promoting health and safety in the workplace.

At Kier, we believe in finding potential, and transferable skills are always welcome! 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 our amazing team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover what we have to offer!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. 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 value their experiences in shaping our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!