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 passionate 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

Hours:

40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary:

Starting from £27,976 plus overtime, call-out, and standby pay.

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

Your Role:

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be an essential part of our highways maintenance team, ensuring efficient and timely services. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Responding to highway defects within designated timescales, including the installation and removal of emergency traffic management signage.
• Delivering minor improvement works to enhance the Somerset network.
• Using tablet devices to maintain 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 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.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees, which shape our policies and initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team at Kier!