Highways Maintenance Operative - Stump Grinder

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in Birmingham? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic team based at Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham.

Job Details

Location: Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HR
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:30

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

Your Role

As a vital member of our arboriculture team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining Birmingham’s highways network. This hands-on position offers a variety of tasks and the chance to support other teams across the contract when needed.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

In your role as a Highways Maintenance Operative, you’ll be focused on:

• Collaborating with your team to carry out stump grinding, root pruning, tree pit creation, and re-staking.
• Setting up safe working sites on the highway and engaging with the public.
• Adhering to safe systems of work, risk assessments, and safety procedures at all times.
• Completing safety-critical emergency works as required.
• Maintaining accurate paperwork, including LOLER check sheets and HAVS forms.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if:

• You hold City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra chainsaw and stump grinding qualifications.
• You have an NRSWA or equivalent operative qualification.
• You’re qualified in CAT & Genny and have practical experience using them.
• You hold NPORS (or equivalent) lorry loader with clamshell and timber grab attachments.
• You possess a full driving licence.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferable 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 our amazing team a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover more about our benefits package!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We’re 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 invited for an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll join us in making a positive impact in Birmingham. #JoinKier