Operative

Kier Group; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Exeter is hiring an Operative for the Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based at Greendale, Exeter. This full-time role involves reinstating highways and surfaces following excavation works for water mains repairs and utilities projects, with safety and quality standards at the forefront.

You will work on site, operate plant and machinery, and complete documentation using tablet systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway reinstatement or utilities work.
• Must hold a valid full driving licence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality results.
• Committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality reinstatement works including tarmac, concrete, and modular paving following excavation.
• Ensure reinstatement meets HAUC and local authority specifications.
• Operate plant and machinery safely such as rollers and compactors.
• Complete job documentation using tablet-based systems.
• Maintain site safety and traffic management compliance.

Skills

Highway reinstatement

Full driving licence

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Tools

Plant and machinery operation

Job description

Operative.

We're looking for an Operative to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Greendale, Exeter.

Location: Greendale, Exeter
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Reinstatement Operative, you'll play a key role in supporting the South West Water contract. You'll be responsible for reinstating highways and surfaces following excavation works for water mains repairs, new connections, and other essential utilities projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative team where your contribution makes a real difference to the communities we serve.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Operative, you'll be working within the Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team, supporting them in delivering high-quality reinstatement works. Your day to day will include:

• Carrying out high-quality reinstatement works including tarmac, concrete, and modular paving following excavation
• Ensuring reinstatement meets HAUC and local authority specifications
• Operating plant and machinery safely such as rollers and compactors
• Completing job documentation using tablet-based systems
• Maintaining site safety and traffic management compliance

What are we looking for?

This role of Operative is great for you if:

• You have experience in highway reinstatement or utilities work
• You hold a Full driving licence
• You have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality results
• You enjoy working collaboratively with others to meet deadlines
• You're committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

• Reinstatement Operative Job Description - Op.docx