Support Technician

Kier Group plc.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. through Kier Services Maintenance is seeking a Support Technician (Bulk Waste) based in Gosport. You will join a dedicated team delivering reliable waste management services to our community.

The role requires a full driving licence, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and a proven ability to handle physically demanding tasks safely. Flexibility on hours helps meet service demands while maintaining high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence and be comfortable driving waste collection vehicles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with physically demanding work and handling waste materials safely.
• Flexible with working hours to meet service demands.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Clear void properties of all rubbish, furniture, carpets and unwanted items, disposing of materials 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.

Skills

Driving licence

Independent worker

Team player

Physically fit

Health and safety

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

• 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

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.