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Posted 13 June, 2026

Highways Maintenance Operative

Kier Group
Horley, england, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? At Kier Transportation, we believe that every journey matters. Join us in our mission to support the movement of people, goods, and equipment across our local road networks!

Location

You'll be based at one of our vibrant depots:

  • Weatherhill Depot (RH6 9JE)
  • Ford Depot (BN18 0DF)
  • Marley Lane Depot (TN33 0RE)

Working Hours

Enjoy a balanced work-life with:

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday - Days

Salary

Earn a competitive rate of:

£13.45 to £15.83 per hour (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 be an essential part of our Kier Highways team, helping to deliver vital maintenance and improvement works. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks.
  • Assisting skilled operatives with kerbing, drainage, paving, surfacing, and repair works.
  • Excavating soil, rock, asphalt, and concrete using hand and powered tools.
  • Performing general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials.
  • Carrying out tasks such as grass cutting, gully emptying, strimming, and traffic management.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you have:

  • Experience in highway maintenance or a similar field.
  • A can-do attitude and a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • A full UK driving licence.

At Kier, we value potential! If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to chat!

Rewards and Benefits

We take pride in offering our team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Enjoy:

  • A fantastic pension scheme
  • Competitive annual holiday entitlement
  • And much more!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion 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. #joinkier

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