Gully Truck Driver/ Operative

Join Our Team as a Drainage Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? We’re on the lookout for a Drainage Operative to join our dynamic Transportation team based in beautiful Northamptonshire. At Kier Transportation, we believe that every journey matters, and we’re committed to supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.

Your Role

As a Drainage Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and operational highway drainage system. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Driving and operating a gully truck for scheduled and reactive drainage maintenance.
• Cleaning and maintaining highway drainage systems, including gully pots, ACO channels, culverts, and interceptors.
• Using high-pressure jetting equipment to clear blockages and ensure free-flowing drainage.
• Recording completed works using handheld devices.
• Supporting emergency response operations during adverse weather or flooding events.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have experience operating high-pressure jetting equipment or similar vehicles.
• You’re comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• You can communicate effectively with your team and the public while following safety procedures.
• You hold a UK Driving Licence and a Class 2 HGV licence.

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!

Working Conditions

Location: Brixworth, Northampton
Hours: Permanent, full-time (45 hours per week, Monday to Friday - nights)
Salary: £38,937.60 per year

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits tailored to your needs, including:

• A matched pension scheme.
• 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family.
• Competitive annual holiday entitlement, with opportunities to buy/sell leave.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we’re committed to continuous improvement. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria 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 Transportation!