Highways Incident Response & Network Ops Operative

Kier Group; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an Attend and Assess Highways Maintenance Operative based in Fareham. The role operates on a 4-on 4-off 12-hour day/night shift, with duties covering incident response, deployment coordination, and routine maintenance to support safe and efficient network delivery.

You will work as part of a team, liaising with emergency services and other network teams, and must hold a full driving licence. The position offers overtime in addition to a base hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Capable of working under pressure in a safety critical environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a self-motivated approach.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Holds a Full driving licence.
• Comfortable with a 4-on 4-off 12-hour day/night shift including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and emergency works within KPI timescales, liaising with emergency services and network teams to clear scenes quickly.
• Act as the single point of contact for the safe deployment of operatives working on the network.
• Complete accident and incident reports, obtaining on-scene details and information for third-party claims.
• Carry out daily checks of labour, plant and materials to ensure efficient utilisation.
• Deliver routine maintenance tasks and support severe weather operations as required.

Skills

Full driving licence

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Kier Group is seeking an Attend and Assess Highways Maintenance Operative based in Fareham. The role operates on a 4-on 4-off 12-hour day/night shift, with duties covering incident response, deployment coordination, and routine maintenance to support safe and efficient network delivery.

You will work as part of a team, liaising with emergency services and other network teams, and must hold a full driving licence. The position offers overtime in addition to a base hourly rate.