Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? At Kier Transportation, we believe that every journey matters. Join our dedicated Transportation Team and help us support the movement of people, goods, and equipment across our local road network.

Location

You'll be based at one of our depots:

• Weatherhill Depot (RH6 9JE)
• Ford Depot (BN18 0DF)

Working Hours

Enjoy a balanced work-life with:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday - Days

Salary

Earn a competitive wage of:

• £13.45 to £15.83 per hour (depending on experience)
• Additional call-out and overtime pay

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will play a vital role in our team. Your daily tasks will include:

• Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks.
• Assisting skilled operatives with kerbing, drainage, paving, surfacing, and repair works.
• Excavating soil, rock, asphalt, and concrete using hand and powered tools.
• Performing general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials.
• Carrying out tasks such as grass cutting, gully emptying, strimming, and traffic management.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you have:

• Experience in highway maintenance or a similar field.
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A full UK driving licence.

At Kier, we value potential! 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 a variety of benefits tailored to your needs, including:

• A fantastic pension scheme
• Competitive annual holiday entitlement
• And much more!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all 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 offered an interview.

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