Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We're on the lookout for a Highways Operative to join our dedicated team in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. This is your chance to play a vital role in maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our communities connected and safe!

Job Details

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 to £29,800 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

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

Your Role

As a Highways Operative, you'll be an essential part of our highways maintenance team, contributing to high-quality repairs and improvements. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:

• Operate light plant equipment such as compressors, rollers, disc cutters, and vibrating plates, ensuring their daily upkeep.
• Assist skilled team members with kerbing, drainage, paving, bricklaying, and surfacing works.
• Excavate materials safely and efficiently using hand and powered tools.
• Perform general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials and equipment.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment for all team members.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have previous experience in highway maintenance or a similar field.
• You hold relevant certificates and qualifications for this type of work.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with others to achieve shared goals.
• You are reliable, trusted, and committed to delivering work safely and to a high standard.
• You possess a valid driving license.

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 conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We take pride in offering our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our family!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of 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!