Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

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

Location & Hours

Location: Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HR

Hours: Permanent full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 to £36,000, depending on experience and qualifications

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

Your Role

As a valued member of our supportive highways team, your skills will shine as you contribute to essential streetlighting installation and maintenance. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:

• Installing and upgrading streetlighting assets as part of a dedicated highways crew.
• Setting up and maintaining safe working sites on highways.
• Completing safety-critical emergency works and required documentation.
• Engaging professionally with members of the public when approached.
• Assisting with risk assessments and following all safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have knowledge of streetlighting works (HEA, NHSS8).
• You enjoy collaborative teamwork and building relationships.
• You’re committed to safety and care about the communities we serve.
• You hold a HGV Class 2 licence.

At Kier, we believe in finding potential. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to chat!

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.
• Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

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 initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier.