Support Technician

Kier-Grou; Gosport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Gosport is seeking a Support Technician (Bulk Waste) to join our Services Maintenance team. You will deliver waste management services, working independently or in a team to keep void properties and communal areas clean, safe and well-maintained.

Requirements include a full driving licence, ability to work independently, and a proactive health and safety approach to meet contractual timescales. Role offers full-time hours and flexibility on scheduling.

Qualifications

• Hold a full driving licence.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Able to work effectively within a team.
• Able to perform physically demanding waste-handling tasks.
• Proactive approach to health and safety and standards.

Responsibilities

• Clear void properties of rubbish, furniture, carpets and unwanted items and dispose of materials at transfer stations.
• Manage fly tipped waste removal and bulk waste collections across sites.
• Maintain outdoor spaces by clearing litter, vegetation, and debris.
• Secure void dwellings, perform disinfestation works, and remove key safes as required.
• Plan activities to meet contractual timescales while upholding health and safety standards.

Skills

Full driving licence

Independent working

Team collaboration

Physically demanding work

Health and safety focus

Job description

We're looking for a Support Technician (Bulk Waste) to join our Kier Services Maintenance team based in Gosport.

Location: Gosport
Hours: Full-time - 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.

Join our team and make a real difference in your community by delivering an outstanding waste collection service. This role offers variety and the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a supportive team, ensuring void properties and communal areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Support Technician (Bulk Waste), you'll be working within the Kier Services Maintenance team, supporting them in delivering excellent waste management services. Your day to day will include:

• Clearing void properties of all rubbish, furniture, carpets and unwanted items, disposing of materials responsibly at waste transfer stations
• Managing fly tipped waste removal and general bulk waste collections across designated sites
• Maintaining outdoor spaces by clearing litter, garden debris, and overgrown vegetation including shrubs and hedges
• Securing void dwellings, carrying out disinfestation works, and removing key safes as required
• Planning work activities to meet contractual timescales whilst maintaining high health and safety standards

What are we looking for?

This role of Support Technician (Bulk Waste) is great for you if:

• You hold a full driving licence and are comfortable operating vehicles for waste collection
• You're able to work independently and take initiative, whilst also collaborating effectively within a team
• You have demonstrable experience in physically demanding work and are comfortable handling various waste materials safely
• You're flexible with working hours and can adapt to meet service demands
• You take a proactive approach to health and safety, ensuring tasks are completed safely and to the required 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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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