Highways Maintenance Operative - Emergency Response

Kier Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Bridgwater, Somerset, is seeking a Highways Maintenance Operative to join the Somerset team. This permanent, full-time role involves responding to defects and emergencies on the highway, carrying out repairs and routine maintenance, and helping keep the road network safe for communities.

You will use tablet devices to record work, operate plant and equipment safely, support winter maintenance, and work as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a safety-critical environment.
• Self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
• Capable of using tablets to record works and communicate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to defects and emergencies on the highway; provide updates via tablets.
• Carry out minor improvements and routine maintenance to the road network.
• Operate a variety of plant and equipment safely.
• Record works on tablets and maintain clear team communication.
• Support winter maintenance and severe weather operations when required.

Skills

Full driving licence

Ability to work under pressure

Communication & interpersonal skills

Teamwork / collaborative work

Initiative

Job description

Kier Group in Bridgwater, Somerset, is seeking a Highways Maintenance Operative to join the Somerset team. This permanent, full-time role involves responding to defects and emergencies on the highway, carrying out repairs and routine maintenance, and helping keep the road network safe for communities.

You will use tablet devices to record work, operate plant and equipment safely, support winter maintenance, and work as part of a collaborative team.