Reinstatement Operative

Kier Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Lincoln is seeking a Reinstatement Operative to join the Anglian Water team based in Canwick. This full-time role is 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with duties focused on reinstating highways and pavements after excavations to support water mains repairs and other utilities work.

You will carry out reinstatement tasks using tarmac, concrete and modular paving, ensure HAUC and local authority standards, operate rollers and compactors safely, and complete job documentation.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Experience in highway reinstatement or utilities reinstatement preferred or eagerness to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reinstatement works including tarmac, concrete, and modular paving after excavation.
• Ensure all works meet HAUC and local authority specifications.
• Operate plant and machinery safely, such as rollers and compactors.
• Complete job documentation using tablet-based systems.
• Work collaboratively with excavation and repair teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Full driving licence

Highway reinstatement experience

Job description

We're looking for Operatives to joinour Anglian Water team based in Lincoln.

Location: Canwick, Lincoln
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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 essential infrastructure work across the region. You'll be responsible for reinstating highways and surfaces following excavation works for water mains repairs, new connections, and other utilities projects, ensuring everything meets the highest safety and quality standards. This is a hands-on role where your contribution directly impacts the communities we serve.

What will you be responsible for?

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

• Carrying out reinstatement works including tarmac, concrete, and modular paving following excavation
• Ensuring all work meets HAUC and local authority specifications
• Operating plant and machinery safely, such as rollers and compacter
• Completing job documentation using tablet-based systems
• Working collaboratively with excavation and repair teams to meet deadlines

What are we looking for?

This role of Operative is great for you if:

• You have experience in highway reinstatement or utilities reinstatement, or are eager to learn
• You hold a Full driving licence
• You're able to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality results
• You're committed to maintaining high standards of site safety and compliance
• You enjoy working as part of a collaborative team

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 (2).pdf