Operative

Join Our Team as a Reinstatement Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference? We’re looking for a dedicated Reinstatement Operative to join our dynamic South West Water team in Roundswell, Barnstaple. This is your chance to contribute to essential infrastructure while developing your skills in a supportive environment!

Location & Hours

Location: Roundswell, Barnstaple

Hours: 45 hours per week

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

Your Role

As a Reinstatement Operative, you will play a vital role in our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team, supporting the South West Water contract. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out high-quality reinstatement works (tarmac, concrete, modular paving) following excavation.
• Ensuring reinstatement meets HAUC and local authority specifications.
• Operating plant and machinery safely (e.g., rollers, compactors).
• Completing job documentation using tablet-based systems.
• Maintaining site safety and traffic management compliance.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have previous experience in highway reinstatement or utilities reinstatement (desired but not essential).
• You hold a Full driving licence (essential).
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering quality results.
• You have a CSCS card, EUSR Water Hygiene, or NRSWA certification (desirable - training can be provided).
• You enjoy collaborating with teams to meet deadlines.

At Kier, we believe in finding potential. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us!

Why Join Us?

Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. There’s never been a better time to get involved!

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 benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional 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 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 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 and take the first step toward a rewarding career with Kier. #joinkier