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Highways Maintenance Operative
June 27, 2022 | Comments Off on Highways Maintenance Operative
Location: Birmingham
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 Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Highways team in Whitley to carry out highways maintenance duties as instructed, this will include winter maintenance when appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
You will respond promptly to incidents on the network as instructed. It will be imperative to work in close cooperation with team members and subcontractors, contributing to the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment. Carry out collective and personal RA's in accordance with company requirements. 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. You will liaise directly with the Site Supervisor, Network HUB and stakeholders where required.
It is crucial you can operate a variety of plant and equipment in order to carry out required duties effectively. Assist with ensuring that site and company equipment is always secure. Raise problems/queries with the designated supervisor. Use of CONFIRM application to accurately record site works and upload photographic evidence. Complete daily record sheets as required and retain records. Carry out daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are maintained in good order. Actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace. When required, you will contribute to weekend, bank holiday working and out of hours/call out rosters
What do we need from you?
- 12ab Lantra traffic management trained
- Basic Lantra VRS qualification
- LGV driving licence (Group C minimum)
- Asset Management Awareness - operational level required
- Experience and knowledge of strict Health & Safety operations and the related practical implications
- Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team
- Valid CSCS card
- 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!
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: 25th July 2022
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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