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Posted 21 June, 2026

Highways Maintenance Operative

Kier Group
Horley, ENGLAND, United Kingdom Full Time
Reference: 776e27f0-394a-4fe7-97cc-9e66ed404b52

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative! Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? At Kier Transportation, we...

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. We’re on the lookout for a passionate Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Transportation Team across Area 4. With us, you’ll enjoy a fantastic pension scheme, competitive holiday entitlement, and so much more!

Location

You’ll be based at one of our welcoming depots:

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

Working Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Days

Salary

Earn between £13.45 to £15.83 per hour (depending on experience), plus call-out and overtime opportunities!

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our Kier Highways team with essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your daily 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.
  • Possess a can-do attitude and are willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Hold 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’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Explore the options available to you!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re 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 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. #joinkier

This listing expired on 21 Jun. Applications are no longer accepted.

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