Drainage Operative – High-Pressure Jetting & Maintenance

Kier Group; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Virtual GP

Holiday entitlement

Buy/Sell leave

Job summary

Kier Transportation in Northamptonshire is hiring a Drainage Operative to maintain highways drainage systems. You will drive a gully truck, perform jetting and cleaning tasks, and record works with handheld devices. The role is permanent, 45 hours per week, with overtime and call-out opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a UK driving licence and a class 2 HGV licence, enjoys working outdoors in all weather, and adheres to safety procedures while serving the public and team colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-pressure jetting equipment or similar vehicles.
• Driving and operating a gully truck for drainage maintenance.
• Commitment to safety and public-facing work.

Responsibilities

• Driving and operating a gully truck to carry out 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

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

HGV Class 2 licence

Outdoor work

Communication

Safety procedures

Tools

Gully truck

Jetting equipment

Job description

Kier Transportation in Northamptonshire is hiring a Drainage Operative to maintain highways drainage systems. You will drive a gully truck, perform jetting and cleaning tasks, and record works with handheld devices. The role is permanent, 45 hours per week, with overtime and call-out opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a UK driving licence and a class 2 HGV licence, enjoys working outdoors in all weather, and adheres to safety procedures while serving the public and team colleagues.