Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We’re looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team in Towcester, Northamptonshire. This is your chance to play a vital role in maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our communities connected and safe!

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 Responsibilities

As a Highways Operative, you will be an integral part of our maintenance team, helping to deliver high-quality highway repairs and improvements. Your daily tasks 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 We’re 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 thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with others to achieve shared goals.
• You are reliable, trusted, and committed to delivering work safely and to a high standard.
• You possess a valid driving license.

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 our amazing team a variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Explore the options available to you!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We are 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 and hope you’ll join us in making a difference at Kier!