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 friendly Transportation team in Yeovil, Somerset. This is your chance to contribute to the safety and maintenance of Somerset's roads, ensuring smooth journeys for everyone!
Job Details
- Location: Yeovil, Somerset
- Contract: Permanent, Full-time
- 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 Operative team, helping to deliver top-notch highway services across the Somerset network. Your daily tasks will include:
- Responding promptly to highway defects to ensure public safety and minimal disruption.
- Installing and removing emergency traffic management signage as needed.
- Using tablet devices to maintain accurate records of work and communicate updates.
- Providing excellent customer care through polite and helpful interactions.
- Supporting winter maintenance and severe weather operations as required.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
- You hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets).
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy being part of a supportive team.
- You are reliable and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
- You care about community safety and providing excellent service.
- You are adaptable and comfortable working in various weather conditions.
At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferrable skills! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a chat with us.
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 professional growth
- And much more!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we’re committed to ensuring that everyone feels valued and included.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee that a fair and proportionate 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! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!
