Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team in Towcester, Northamptonshire.

Key Details

Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 to £29,800 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

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

Your Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our highways maintenance team, where you’ll play a vital role in enhancing and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our communities connected and safe. As a Highways Operative, you’ll work closely with a supportive team to deliver high-quality highway repairs and improvements.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Operating light plant equipment such as compressors, rollers, disc cutters, and vibrating plates, while ensuring their daily upkeep.
• Assisting skilled team members with kerbing, drainage, paving, bricklaying, and surfacing works.
• Excavating materials safely and efficiently using hand and powered tools.
• Performing general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials and equipment.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment for all team members.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have previous experience in highway maintenance or a similar field.
• You hold relevant certificates and qualifications for this type of work.
• You enjoy collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• You are reliable, trusted, and committed to delivering high-quality work safely.
• You possess a valid driving license.

At Kier, we value potential! If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover more about the perks of working with us!

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 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!