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Posted 12 August, 2026

Highways Maintenance Operative

Kier Group
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Full Time
Reference: 94155da0-ae4e-49dc-a355-2d96cdaca6e3

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

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

Job Details

  • Location: Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HR
  • Hours: Permanent full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Salary: Starting from £30,000, depending on experience and qualifications

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

Your Role

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be an integral part of our Birmingham highways team, focusing on essential streetlighting installation and maintenance. Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Installing and upgrading streetlighting assets as part of a dedicated highways crew
  • Setting up and maintaining safe working sites on highways
  • Completing safety-critical emergency works and required documentation
  • Engaging professionally with members of the public when approached
  • Assisting with risk assessments and adhering to all safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You have knowledge of streetlighting works (HEA, NHSS8)
  • You thrive in collaborative teamwork and enjoy building relationships
  • You are committed to safety and care about the communities we serve
  • You hold a HGV Class 2 licence

At Kier, we believe in finding potential. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to chat!

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored 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’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 will be offered an interview.

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

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