Drainage Operative: Jetting & Highway Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP service

Competitive holiday entitlement

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Drainage Operative to join Kier Transportation in Northamptonshire. The role is full‑time, 45 hours per week, based in Brixworth, Northampton, with a salary of £31,636.80 plus overtime and call out, and benefits including a matched pension and 24/7 virtual GP service.

You will drive and operate a gully truck, maintain highway drainage, use high‑pressure jetting equipment, record works and support emergency response.

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-pressure jetting equipment or similar vehicles.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication with team and the public; able to follow safety procedures.
• Holds a UK Driving Licence and a Class 2 HGV licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a gully truck to carry out scheduled and reactive drainage maintenance.
• Clean and maintain highway drainage systems including gully pots, channels, culverts and interceptors.
• Use high-pressure jetting to clear blockages and ensure free-flowing drainage.
• Record completed works using handheld devices.
• Support emergency response operations during adverse weather or flooding events.

Skills

High-pressure jetting

Driving licence

Team communication

Outdoor work

Tools

Gully truck operation

High‑pressure jetting equipment

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Drainage Operative to join Kier Transportation in Northamptonshire. The role is full‑time, 45 hours per week, based in Brixworth, Northampton, with a salary of £31,636.80 plus overtime and call out, and benefits including a matched pension and 24/7 virtual GP service.

You will drive and operate a gully truck, maintain highway drainage, use high‑pressure jetting equipment, record works and support emergency response.