Highways Maintenance Operative

Overview

Perform highway maintenance tasks using light plant machinery and assist skilled operatives.

Key Responsibilities

• kerbing
• drainage
• excavation
• plant operation
• maintenance
• traffic management

Tasks

-Assisting skilled operatives with kerbing, drainage, paving, surfacing, and repair works -Excavating soil, rock, asphalt, and concrete using hand and powered tools -Performing general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials -Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks -Carrying out duties such as grass cutting, gully emptying, strimming and traffic management

Requirements

• can‑do
• outdoor
• driving licence
• highway maintenance

What You Bring

-You have a can-do attitude and are willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions -Full UK driving licence -Experience in highway maintenance or similar field

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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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