Highways Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!\n

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? At Kier Transportation, we believe in the power of connectivity—by land, sea, or air. Join our dedicated Transportation Team and help us support the movement of people, goods, and equipment!

Location\n

You'll be based at one of our vibrant depots:

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• Weatherhill Depot (RH6 9JE)
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• Ford Depot (BN18 0DF)
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Working Hours\n

Enjoy a balanced work-life with:

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• 40 hours per week
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• Monday to Friday - Days
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Salary\n

Earn a competitive wage of:

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• £13.45 to £15.83 per hour (depending on experience)
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• Plus call-out and overtime opportunities!
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Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Responsibilities\n

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will play a crucial role in our team, focusing on essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your daily tasks will include:

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• Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, along with performing daily maintenance checks.
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• Assisting skilled operatives with kerbing, drainage, paving, surfacing, and repair works.
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• Excavating soil, rock, asphalt, and concrete using hand and powered tools.
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• Performing general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials.
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• Carrying out tasks such as grass cutting, gully emptying, strimming, and traffic management.
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What We’re Looking For\n

This role is perfect for you if you have:

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• Experience in highway maintenance or a similar field.
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• A can-do attitude and a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
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• A full UK driving licence.
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At Kier, we value potential! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits\n

We take pride in offering our team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs, including:

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• A fantastic pension scheme
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• Competitive annual holiday entitlement
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• And much more!
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Diversity and Inclusion\n

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all 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.

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