Job Description
Join Our Team as a Drainage Operative!
Are you ready to make a difference in the world of transportation? We’re on the lookout for a Drainage Operative to join our dynamic Transportation team in beautiful Northamptonshire. At Kier Transportation, we believe that every journey matters, and we’re committed to supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.
Why Choose Us?
When you join us, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:
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Matched pension scheme to secure your future
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24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family
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Competitive annual holiday entitlement, with options to buy/sell leave
* And much more!
About the Role
As a Drainage Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and operational highway drainage system. Your daily responsibilities will include:
* Driving and operating a gully truck for scheduled and reactive drainage maintenance
* Cleaning and maintaining highway drainage systems, including gully pots, ACO channels, culverts, and interceptors
* Using high-pressure jetting equipment to clear blockages and ensure free-flowing drainage
* Recording completed works using handheld devices
* Supporting emergency response operations during adverse weather or flooding events
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
* You have experience operating high-pressure jetting equipment or similar vehicles
* You’re comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
* You can communicate effectively with your team and the public while following safety procedures
* You hold a UK Driving Licence and a Class 2 HGV licence
At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferrable skills. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us!
Working Conditions
Location: Brixworth, Northampton
Hours: Permanent, full-time (45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 15:30)
Salary: £31,636.80 + overtime + call out
Please note that we are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Discover more about our offerings and how we support our brilliant people!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re 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 for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll join us on this exciting journey at Kier!