Highways Maintenance Operative

Overview

Operate and maintain highways, respond to incidents, and perform vehicle upkeep.

Key Responsibilities

• incident response
• network liaison
• highways maintenance
• defect reporting
• vehicle maintenance
• customer care

Tasks

-Respond promptly to incidents on the network as instructed and liaise with the Regional Network Hub Control Centre -Carry out highways maintenance duties as instructed. Including winter maintenance when appropriate -Carry out daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are maintained in good order -Contribute to the promotion of customer care by working closely with team members to ensure client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements

• driving licence
• night shifts
• initiative
• teamwork
• health safety

What You Bring

-Valid UK Driving Licence or LGV Cat C -Ability to work night shifts and contribute towards out of hours call out roster -Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team -Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implications

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About Kier Group

-Kier undertakes a wide range of projects—from hospitals and schools to roads, rail links, and prisons. -Their 360° model spans develop, design‑build, maintain and operate services across sectors like aviation, water, energy and nuclear. -They’ve delivered landmark schemes such as the Luton DART airport‑rail link and the UK’s first all‑electric prison. -Property division focuses on urban regeneration, mixed‑use residential and commercial developments. -Headquartered in Manchester (Salford Quays) with enduring influence across the UK infrastructure landscape.

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