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Posted 14 August, 2026

Highways Maintenance Operative

Kier Group
Bayston Hill, England, United Kingdom Full Time
Reference: 89eddf66-8ca2-448c-b15e-725735727ba8

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We’re on the lookout for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team in Shropshire. This is your chance to play a vital role in keeping our local highways safe and connected!

Location & Hours

You'll be working in one of the following locations:

  • Longden Road, SY3 9EL
  • Craven Arms, SY7 8NR
  • Oswestry, SY11 4AH

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,976 – £31,000 per year + benefits

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will:

  • Carry out routine maintenance activities on local highways.
  • Be part of our winter maintenance and emergency callout service.
  • Operate various plant and equipment to perform your duties effectively.
  • Utilize the CONFIRM application to accurately record site works and upload photographic evidence.
  • Collaborate with team members and subcontractors to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

  • Have experience in highways maintenance.
  • Hold a 12d Lantra Traffic Management training certification.
  • Possess an LGV driving licence.
  • Exhibit strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Are trustworthy, self-motivated, and have excellent customer service skills.

At Kier, we value potential! If you don’t meet every requirement, we still 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 enjoy:

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

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize making our workplace diverse and inclusive. We believe that our employees play a crucial role in shaping our 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 and be part of something great at Kier. #joinkier

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