Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? We’re on the lookout for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic team in Fareham, Hampshire. At Kier Transportation, we believe that every road and bridge connects people and communities. If you share our vision, come along for the ride!

Location:

Fareham, Hampshire

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time - 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Evenings/Nights)

Salary:

£13.45 to £15.83 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Plus, enjoy opportunities for overtime, call-out pay, and additional compensation for night work!

Your Responsibilities:

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Area 3 network. Your daily tasks will include:

• Carrying out highways maintenance duties as instructed, including winter maintenance when necessary.
• Responding promptly to incidents on the network and liaising with the Regional Network Hub Control Centre.
• Promoting excellent customer care by working closely with team members to ensure courteous interactions with clients and network users.
• Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensuring they are maintained in good order.

What We’re Looking For:

This role is perfect for you if you have:

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A valid UK Driving Licence or LGV Cat C.
• Experience and knowledge of strict health and safety operations and their practical implications.
• The ability to work night shifts and participate in the out-of-hours call-out roster.

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 take pride in offering our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Explore the options available to you and discover how we can support your journey!

Diversity and Inclusion:

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us improve our policies.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring 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 and hope you’ll join us in making a difference at Kier!