Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? We’re looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic team in Birmingham, based at Thimble Mill Lane. This is your chance to be part of a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your contributions matter!

Job Details

• Location: Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HR
• Hours: Permanent full-time, 40 hours per week
• Salary: £30,000 to £36,000, depending on experience and qualifications

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will play a crucial role in our Birmingham highways team, focusing on essential streetlighting installation and maintenance. Your daily tasks will include:

• Installing and upgrading streetlighting assets as part of a dedicated highways crew
• Setting up and maintaining safe working sites on highways
• Completing safety-critical emergency works and required documentation
• Engaging professionally with members of the public when approached
• Assisting with risk assessments and adhering to all safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have knowledge of streetlighting works (HEA, NHSS8)
• You thrive in collaborative teamwork and enjoy building relationships
• You are committed to safety and care about the communities we serve
• You hold a HGV Class 2 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
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities for personal growth and development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we welcome your unique experiences to help us improve.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!