Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!
Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Transportation team in Bridgwater. Here, you’ll enjoy a fantastic pension scheme, competitive annual holiday entitlement, and so much more!
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £27,976 to £29,000 depending on experience + call out + overtime
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you’ll be an essential part of our Operative team, ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of highway services across the Somerset network. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
* Promoting customer care by collaborating with team members and ensuring polite interactions with clients and network users.
* Responding to highway defects within designated timescales and updating relevant parties through tablet devices.
* Utilizing tablet applications for incident management and emergency repairs, while maintaining accurate records of work performed.
* Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensuring they are cleaned and maintained in good order.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you:
* Hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets).
* Can work independently and as part of a team, effectively communicating any faults or issues.
At Kier, we believe in discovering potential, and we welcome transferable 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 fit your needs. Join us and enjoy:
* Competitive salary and pension scheme.
* Generous holiday entitlement.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Diversity and Inclusion
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. 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 improve our policies.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great. #joinkier