Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative AaA!
Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? We’re on the lookout for a Highways Maintenance Operative AaA (Attend and Assess) to join our dynamic Transportation Team. In this role, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual holiday entitlement, and the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave. Plus, take advantage of a wide range of deals and discounts at your favorite brands, and access a 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family!
Your Journey Starts Here
Can you imagine a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! At Kier Transportation, we’re committed to working brilliantly together to support the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Join us on this exciting journey!
Key Details
* Location: Stanford Depot (CT21 4UX)
* Contract: Full Time, Permanent (4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts, night or day)
* Salary: £13.45 to £15.83 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications (weekly paid)
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the efficient and timely delivery of operational requirements for a designated area of the network. You’ll also serve as the single point of contact (Network Hub) out of hours to ensure the safe deployment of operatives working on the network.
Your day-to-day tasks will include:
* Being part of the response team, promptly addressing incidents and emergency works on the network as directed by National Highways.
* Conducting daily checks of labor, plant, and materials to ensure efficient utilization.
* Collaborating with team members to actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace, setting a positive example for others.
* Assisting with the deployment of resources to incident scenes as needed.
* Supporting the delivery of services during severe weather conditions.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you’ll need a fully valid driving license to operate our vehicles and transport necessary tools and equipment. Additionally, we’re looking for candidates who:
* Can work independently and as part of a team.
* Are willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Can perform under pressure in a safety-critical role.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover more about the perks of working with us!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us refine our policies.
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.
Due to the nature of this role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.
Ready to Join Us?
We can’t wait to see your application! Let’s embark on this journey together at Kier.