Highways Maintenance Operative - Stump Grinder

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in Birmingham? We are seeking a passionate Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team based at Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham. This is your chance to play a vital role in maintaining the city's highways network!

About the Role

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be part of a supportive team focused on keeping Birmingham's highways and greenspaces safe and beautiful. Your hands-on work will include:

• Carrying out stump grinding, root pruning, tree pit creation, and re-staking.
• Setting up safe working sites on the highway and engaging with the public.
• Following safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work at all times.
• Completing safety-critical emergency works as needed.
• Maintaining accurate paperwork, including LOLER check sheets and HAVS forms.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you have:

• City & Guilds NPTC/Lantra chainsaw and stump grinding qualifications.
• NRSWA or equivalent operative qualification.
• Experience with CAT & Genny and practical skills in using them.
• NPORS (or equivalent) lorry loader with clamshell and timber grab attachments.
• A full driving 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.

Working Conditions

This position offers:

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

Please note that we are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Rewards and Benefits

We are proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

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