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Posted 13 June, 2026

Highways Maintenance Operative - Stump Grinder

Kier Group
Birmingham, 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 Birmingham's highways network? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic team based at Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham.

Location & Hours

Location: Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HR

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 vital member of our arboriculture team, you will play a key role in maintaining safe highways and greenspaces. This hands-on position offers a variety of tasks and the chance to support other teams across the contract when needed.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

  • Working collaboratively 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.
  • Adhering to safe systems of work, risk assessments, and safety procedures at all times.
  • Completing safety-critical emergency works as required.
  • Maintaining accurate paperwork, including LOLER check sheets and HAVS forms.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if you:

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

At Kier, we value potential! If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide range of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
  • Flexible working options to support your work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee that a fair and proportionate 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.

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