Highways Maintenance Operative - Stump Grinder

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in Birmingham? We’re on the lookout for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team based at Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham. This is your chance to play a vital role in maintaining the city’s highways network!

Location

Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HR

Working Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:30

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

Your Role

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you’ll be part of a supportive arboriculture team, working safely to:

• Remove tree stumps and grind them following HSG47 guidelines.
• Carry out root pruning to prevent root incursion.
• Support other teams across the contract when needed.

Key Responsibilities

In this hands-on role, your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Working as part of a team to carry out stump grinding, root pruning, tree pit creation, and re-staking.
• Setting up safe working sites on the highway and engaging with the public.
• Following safe systems of work, risk assessments, and safety procedures at all times.
• Completing safety-critical emergency works when required.
• Maintaining accurate paperwork, including LOLER check sheets and HAVS forms.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You hold City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra chainsaw and stump grinding qualifications.
• You have an NRSWA or equivalent operative qualification.
• You’re qualified in CAT & Genny and have practical experience using them.
• You hold NPORS (or equivalent) lorry loader with clamshell and timber grab attachments.
• You possess a full driving licence.

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 benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re committed to ensuring that all employees have a voice in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. 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 and be part of something great at Kier!