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 in Northamptonshire. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that supports the movement of people, goods, and equipment.

Location: Brixworth, Northampton

Hours: Permanent, full-time (45 hours per week, Monday to Friday - nights)

Salary: £38,937.60 per year

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

Your Role

As a Drainage Operative, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and operational highway drainage system. Your daily tasks 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 believe in finding potential. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply! We value transferrable skills and would love to chat with you.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs, including:

• A fantastic matched pension scheme
• 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family
• Competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy/sell leave
• And much more!

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! Join us in making a difference at Kier. #joinkier