Highways Maintenance Operative

We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Yeovil.

Location:

Yeovil, Somerset Contract: Permanent, Full time We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Join our friendly Transportation team and make a real difference to your local community. As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll play a vital role in keeping Somerset's roads safe and well-maintained, creating a positive impact on everyone's daily journeys. What will you be responsible for?

As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Operative team, supporting them in the efficient delivery of highway services across the Somerset network. Your day to day will include: Responding promptly to highway defects, ensuring public safety and minimal disruption Installing and removing emergency traffic management signage when needed Using tablet devices to maintain accurate records of works and communicate updates Contributing to excellent customer care through polite , helpful interactions Supporting winter maintenance and severe weather operations as required What are we looking for?

This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: You hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets) You're collaborative and enjoy working as part of a supportive team You're reliable and take pride in delivering high-quality work You care about community safety and providing excellent service You're adaptable and comfortable working in different weather conditions We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome!

So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. 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. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. ```