
Highways Maintenance Operative
Kier Group
The Role
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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The Company
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.
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Construction
Property Developments
Mechanical and Electrical
Carbon Management
Fire Safety
Acoustic Design
Energy
Water
Nuclear
Transportation
Highways
Rail
Aviation
Ports
Urban Regeneration
Industrial
Last Mile Logistics
Sustainable Office Development
Healthcare
Education
Defence
Justice and Borders
Affordable Housing
Flood Defence
Water Management
Visa Sponsorship
-we are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
