Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? We’re on the lookout for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Transportation team in Bridgwater. Here, you’ll enjoy a fantastic pension scheme, competitive annual holiday entitlement, and so much more!

At Kier Transportation, we believe in the power of connectivity. Your journey is our journey, and together, we can support the movement of people, goods, and equipment across the network.

Key Details

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £27,976 to £29,000 (depending on experience) + call out + overtime

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of highway services across the Somerset network. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Promoting customer care by collaborating with team members and ensuring courteous interactions with clients and network users.
• Responding to highway defects within designated timescales and updating relevant parties using tablet devices.
• Utilizing tablet applications for incident management and emergency repairs, while maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensuring they are cleaned and maintained in good order.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Hold a full driving license and are eager to learn (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets).
• Can work independently and as part of a team, effectively communicating any faults or issues.

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.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our team!

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 and be part of something great at Kier. #joinkier