We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Minehead. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and more.
About the role
Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we work together to make a difference by supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.
Location: Minehead, Somerset
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Responsibilities
As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll support the Operative team in delivering highway services across the Somerset network. Your duties will include reactive works, emergency response, minor civils and improvement works, winter maintenance, and severe weather support.
Daily tasks include:
1. Promoting customer care by working courteously with team members, clients, and network users.
2. Responding to highway defects within set times, updating relevant parties via tablet applications, and installing/removing emergency traffic signage.
3. Using tablets at incidents for accurate record-keeping of works performed.
4. Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles, ensuring they are maintained and cleaned.
Candidate requirements
This role is ideal if you:
* Possess a full driving license (LGV training provided upon meeting targets).
* Can work independently and as part of a team, communicating faults or issues effectively.
We value potential and transferable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply for a chat.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information can be found here.
Diversity and Inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We have initiatives and policies shaped by our employees' experiences, which you can learn more about here.
We look forward to your application and to having you join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier
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