Highways Maintenance Operative - Stump Grinder

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in Birmingham? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic team based at Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham.

Job Details

Location: Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HR
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:30

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

Your Role

As a vital member of our arboriculture team, you will play a key role in maintaining Birmingham’s highways network. This hands-on position offers a variety of tasks and the chance to support other teams across the contract when needed.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

In your role as a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will:

• Work collaboratively with your team to carry out stump grinding, root pruning, tree pit creation, and re-staking.
• Set up safe working sites on the highway and engage with members of the public.
• Adhere to safe systems of work, risk assessments, and safety procedures at all times.
• Complete safety-critical emergency works as required.
• Maintain accurate paperwork, including LOLER check sheets and HAVS forms.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Hold City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra chainsaw and stump grinding qualifications.
• Have an NRSWA or equivalent operative qualification.
• Are qualified in CAT & Genny and have practical experience using them.
• Hold NPORS (or equivalent) lorry loader with clamshell and timber grab attachments.
• Possess a full driving licence.

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 wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover more about our benefits package!

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 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 and welcome you to our team! #joinkier