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Posted 01 July, 2026

Highways Maintenance Operative

Kier Group
Yeovil, England, United Kingdom Full Time
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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 friendly Transportation team based in Yeovil, Somerset. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the safety and maintenance of Somerset’s roads, ensuring smooth journeys for everyone.

Job Details

Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be an essential part of our Operative team, helping to deliver top-notch highway services across the Somerset network. Your daily tasks will include:

  • Responding promptly to highway defects to ensure public safety and minimal disruption.
  • Installing and removing emergency traffic management signage as needed.
  • Using tablet devices to maintain accurate records of work and communicate updates.
  • Providing excellent customer care through polite and helpful interactions.
  • Supporting winter maintenance and severe weather operations as required.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets).
  • You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
  • You are reliable and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
  • You care about community safety and providing excellent service.
  • You’re adaptable and comfortable working in various weather conditions.

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 chat with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Discover more about our benefits package and how it can work for you!

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 who meet 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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