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 looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team in Wellington, Somerset. This is your chance to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the highway network across Somerset!

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 Role and Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be an integral part of our highways maintenance team, ensuring efficient and timely 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 working closely with colleagues and interacting politely with clients and the general public.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You hold a Full driving licence.
• You are self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You can work under pressure in a safety-critical role.
• You enjoy being part of a team but can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• You are committed to promoting health and safety in the workplace.

At Kier, we believe in finding potential. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to chat!

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 overtime opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive training and development programs.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We value the unique experiences and perspectives of our employees, which shape our policies and initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure 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 and be part of something great at Kier!