Job Description
Join Our Team as a Highways Maintenance Operative!
Are you ready to make a real difference in your local community? We’re looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated team in Minehead, Somerset. This is your chance to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the highway network across Somerset!
Location & Hours
Location: Minehead, Somerset - Site based
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary
From: £27,976 plus overtime, call out, and standby
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Role
As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you’ll be an essential part of our highways maintenance team, ensuring efficient and timely services. Your daily responsibilities will include:
* Responding to highway defects within designated timescales, including installing and removing emergency traffic management signage.
* Delivering minor improvement works to enhance the Somerset network.
* Using tablet devices to provide accurate records of works and incidents.
* Operating a variety of plant and equipment safely and effectively.
* Promoting customer care by working closely with colleagues and interacting politely with clients and the general public.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
* You hold a Full driving licence.
* You’re self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* You can work under pressure in a safety-critical role.
* You enjoy being part of a team but can also work independently with minimal supervision.
* You’re committed to promoting health and safety in the workplace.
At Kier, we believe in finding potential. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to chat!
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 overtime opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Comprehensive training and development programs.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we value their experiences in shaping our policies.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting 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!