Highways Maintenance Operative – Reactive & Minor Civils

Kier Group; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Yeovil, Somerset is seeking a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Somerset team. You will support delivery of highway service requirements across the Somerset network, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in a safety-conscious role.

Responsibilities include reacting to defects, delivering minor schemes, recording works on tablets, operating plant and equipment, and promoting health and safety. A full driving licence is required; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a safety-critical role.
• Self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Hold a Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Responding to defects on the highway within designated timescales, including installation and removal of emergency traffic management signage.
• Delivering minor scheme work to improve the Somerset network.
• Using tablet devices to provide accurate records of works carried out on the network.
• Operating a variety of plant and equipment to carry out required duties effectively.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to the network, actively promoting health and safety in the workplace.

Skills

Full driving licence

Safety critical

Team player

Education

Unknown

Job description

Kier Group in Yeovil, Somerset is seeking a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Somerset team. You will support delivery of highway service requirements across the Somerset network, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in a safety-conscious role.

Responsibilities include reacting to defects, delivering minor schemes, recording works on tablets, operating plant and equipment, and promoting health and safety. A full driving licence is required; sponsorship is not available.