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Posted 01 July, 2026

Highways Maintenance Operative

Kier Group
Crick, england, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Highways Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We’re looking 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!

Location & Hours

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary

Salary: £28,000 to £29,800 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Highways Operative, you will be an essential part of our maintenance team, helping to deliver high-quality highway repairs and improvements. Your daily tasks will include:

  • Operating light plant equipment such as compressors, rollers, disc cutters, and vibrating plates, while ensuring their daily upkeep.
  • Assisting skilled team members with kerbing, drainage, paving, bricklaying, and surfacing works.
  • Excavating materials safely and efficiently using hand and powered tools.
  • Performing general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials and equipment.
  • Promoting 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 enjoy collaborating 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’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

  • Competitive salary and opportunities for growth.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We are 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!

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