General Operative

May 26, 2022 | Comments Off on General Operative

Job Title: General Operative

Location: Retford

Business Area: Highways

Contract & hours: Fulltime, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + package

We are Kier, one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure services, working on projects such as Local and Strategic projects.

We are now recruiting for a General Operative Operative to join our Highways team in Retford to report to the site Foreman/Ganger.

Key Responsibilities

The role has a focus on surface treatments contracts on the UK highway network.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking site operations as directed and could include operating of vehicles or plant (where trained and competent), using codes of practice and in compliance with Kier policies and all health & safety regulations and procedures. Establish good working relationships with Foreman/Ganger, Agent/Supervisor, and other works colleagues. Take ownership and communicate any issues on site and carry out your responsibilities in an efficient and safe manner.

What do we need from you?

  • Experience in Surface Treatments and Highway Maintenance Industry
  • Commercial awareness
  • Have reasonable written and numerical skills
  • Full UK Drivers Licence
  • Hold CSCS (Red Card) and working toward NVQ Level 2
At Kier, we're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

  • New and enhanced family friendly policies with 8 weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave and important guidance on the menopause and the support we can offer
  • A competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy/sell leave.
  • A fantastic matched pension scheme
  • Share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
  • 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family
  • Kier's Green Car Scheme
  • A huge range of deals and discounts at many your favourite brands
  • And many many more!
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Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .

Closing Date: 22nd June 2022

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

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