We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in Towcester, Northamptonshire. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:45 Salary: £27,040 to £29,000 (depending on experience) + over time + call out What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks 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 What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field. Valid CSCS card and relevant SHE training. Full UK driving licence. 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
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in Towcester, Northamptonshire. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:45 Salary: £27,040 to £29,000 (depending on experience) + over time + call out What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks 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 What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field. Valid CSCS card and relevant SHE training. Full UK driving licence. 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
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in Towcester, Northamptonshire. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:45 Salary: 27,040 to 29,000 (depending on experience) + over time + call out What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks 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 What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field. Valid CSCS card and relevant SHE training. Full UK driving licence. 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
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in Towcester, Northamptonshire. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:45 Salary: 27,040 to 29,000 (depending on experience) + over time + call out What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks 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 What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field. Valid CSCS card and relevant SHE training. Full UK driving licence. 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
Woodland Ranger We are seeking an experienced and practical Woodland Ranger to play a key role in managing and enhancing woodland and habitats across a large rural estate. Position: Woodland Ranger Salary: £27,000 to £31,000 Location: Gloucestershire, based across the Home Estates with an estate yard near Quenington Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:30 Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 8 February 2026 Interview date: 19 February 2026 About the role This is a varied, hands-on role working across woodland, habitats, access routes and estate land. Responsibilities will change seasonally, with a stronger focus on woodland management and tree safety in winter, and vegetation management and mowing during the summer months. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of woodland management plans and habitat strategies to promote biodiversity and ecological health Assisting with tree works and woodland operations as directed Wildlife management, including squirrel control, using best practice and innovative approaches Maintaining public footpaths and bridleways, ensuring they remain safe and accessible year-round Responding to fallen trees, storm damage and other access issues Working closely with estates, property and conservation colleagues across a broad landholding Supporting contractors and third parties working on site Leading or supporting volunteer working parties when required Contributing ideas and expertise to wider conservation and estates projects About you You will be practical, organised and confident working outdoors in all seasons, with a strong interest in conservation and land management. You will ideally have: Experience of working safely to industry best practice in tree and woodland work Experience of, or willingness to learn, wildlife control methods Good map reading and orientation skills Experience maintaining green spaces and estate environments to a high standard Confidence using machinery such as mowers, brush cutters, chippers and tractors The ability to work independently, use initiative and problem solve Strong communication and teamwork skills A background in arboriculture, forestry or conservation through study or industry experience Desirable skills include aerial tree work, tree inspection, winching, digger or MEWP use, spraying qualifications and highways safety training. About the organisation The organisation is an educational charity and landowning organisation with a mission to connect people with land through outdoor learning and responsible stewardship. The Trust manages over 9,000 hectares of land across England, balancing environmental protection, income generation and education. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Woodland Officer, Forestry Technician, Conservation Ranger, Arboricultural Technician, Estates Ranger, Land Management Officer, Environmental Operative, Etc.
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Woodland Ranger We are seeking an experienced and practical Woodland Ranger to play a key role in managing and enhancing woodland and habitats across a large rural estate. Position: Woodland Ranger Salary: £27,000 to £31,000 Location: Gloucestershire, based across the Home Estates with an estate yard near Quenington Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:30 Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 8 February 2026 Interview date: 19 February 2026 About the role This is a varied, hands-on role working across woodland, habitats, access routes and estate land. Responsibilities will change seasonally, with a stronger focus on woodland management and tree safety in winter, and vegetation management and mowing during the summer months. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of woodland management plans and habitat strategies to promote biodiversity and ecological health Assisting with tree works and woodland operations as directed Wildlife management, including squirrel control, using best practice and innovative approaches Maintaining public footpaths and bridleways, ensuring they remain safe and accessible year-round Responding to fallen trees, storm damage and other access issues Working closely with estates, property and conservation colleagues across a broad landholding Supporting contractors and third parties working on site Leading or supporting volunteer working parties when required Contributing ideas and expertise to wider conservation and estates projects About you You will be practical, organised and confident working outdoors in all seasons, with a strong interest in conservation and land management. You will ideally have: Experience of working safely to industry best practice in tree and woodland work Experience of, or willingness to learn, wildlife control methods Good map reading and orientation skills Experience maintaining green spaces and estate environments to a high standard Confidence using machinery such as mowers, brush cutters, chippers and tractors The ability to work independently, use initiative and problem solve Strong communication and teamwork skills A background in arboriculture, forestry or conservation through study or industry experience Desirable skills include aerial tree work, tree inspection, winching, digger or MEWP use, spraying qualifications and highways safety training. About the organisation The organisation is an educational charity and landowning organisation with a mission to connect people with land through outdoor learning and responsible stewardship. The Trust manages over 9,000 hectares of land across England, balancing environmental protection, income generation and education. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Woodland Officer, Forestry Technician, Conservation Ranger, Arboricultural Technician, Estates Ranger, Land Management Officer, Environmental Operative, Etc.
Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative (HGV Driver) to join our NMC North East Account in Forfar. This role will be based in our Forfar depot. Our NMC NE Account which was awarded to us in 2022 is to support Transport Scotland. This account will deliver improved levels of service to the trunk road network, aiming to ensure consistent, predictable and reliable journeys for road users. Works will cover maintenance, road safety, bridges and structures and discrete improvement schemes whilst taking into account the Scottish Government's climate change and sustainability targets. We'll also deliver the implementation of an enhanced winter and incident response service, improved communications as well as delivering new technologies for better management of trunk network assets and maintenance activities. HGV Driver (Highways Maintenance Operative) plays an important part in the construction of minor & major civils schemes as well as any routine maintenance activities. It would be desirable if you have previous Civils, Trade or Street works experience to help you hit the ground running. It would be ideal if you have previous winter experience or/and a valid HGV Class 2 licence. However, HGV training can be provided were suitable for the right candidate. The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will involve overtime, participation in on call rotas and nightshift working were required by the business. You will be responsible for: Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance works including but not limited to drainage, kerbing and other civils schemes. Responsible for leading a squad and working in close relation with other gangers. Completion of associated scheme records to a high quality such as daily site diaries and measurement records. Drive/operate vehicles/plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out Winter Maintenance - including emergency call out and standby. Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount What we offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program: Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative (HGV Driver) to join our NMC North East Account in Forfar. This role will be based in our Forfar depot. Our NMC NE Account which was awarded to us in 2022 is to support Transport Scotland. This account will deliver improved levels of service to the trunk road network, aiming to ensure consistent, predictable and reliable journeys for road users. Works will cover maintenance, road safety, bridges and structures and discrete improvement schemes whilst taking into account the Scottish Government's climate change and sustainability targets. We'll also deliver the implementation of an enhanced winter and incident response service, improved communications as well as delivering new technologies for better management of trunk network assets and maintenance activities. HGV Driver (Highways Maintenance Operative) plays an important part in the construction of minor & major civils schemes as well as any routine maintenance activities. It would be desirable if you have previous Civils, Trade or Street works experience to help you hit the ground running. It would be ideal if you have previous winter experience or/and a valid HGV Class 2 licence. However, HGV training can be provided were suitable for the right candidate. The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will involve overtime, participation in on call rotas and nightshift working were required by the business. You will be responsible for: Undertaking all aspects of highway maintenance works including but not limited to drainage, kerbing and other civils schemes. Responsible for leading a squad and working in close relation with other gangers. Completion of associated scheme records to a high quality such as daily site diaries and measurement records. Drive/operate vehicles/plant ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out Winter Maintenance - including emergency call out and standby. Safety is high on our agenda so ensuring the safety of yourself and the team is paramount What we offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program: Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!
Road Maintenance Operative To 34k DOE Hours: 39 per week, Monday to Friday Are you an experienced highways or construction operative looking to build a long-term career with a company that values its people and invests in their growth? Equation Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a respected environmental and highways maintenance organisation that plays a vital role in keeping North Somerset moving. You ll be part of a skilled and supportive team maintaining over 1,100km of local highways and roads delivering essential work that truly makes a difference to the community. About the Role the Road Maintenance Operative; Working as part of a small team, you ll carry out essential highway and road maintenance including kerbing, tarmac patching, fencing, drainage, signage, and winter maintenance operations. You ll operate plant and equipment, complete site checks, and ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities of the Road Maintenance Operative; Undertake reactive and planned highway and road maintenance works to a high standard. Operate vehicles, tools, and machinery in line with safety procedures. Complete daily vehicle checks and on-site risk assessments. Install and maintain signage, lighting, and safety barriers. Support emergency and winter call-outs as part of the standby rota. Maintain and care for vehicles and equipment. About You Experience in highways, road, or general construction work. CSCS, NPORS, or equivalent qualification (NRSWA preferred). Full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points. Flexible approach and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Willingness to undertake additional training and upskill. Confident using mobile or app-based reporting systems. What s on Offer To 34k(depending on experience) Pension and life assurance scheme Free on-site parking Cycle to Work Scheme Professional driver training via in-house academy Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities Employee Assistance Programme (mental health support) Local gym and swimming pool discounts If you re a proactive, hands-on team player who takes pride in quality workmanship, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a secure, community-focused organisation that invests in your development and future.
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Road Maintenance Operative To 34k DOE Hours: 39 per week, Monday to Friday Are you an experienced highways or construction operative looking to build a long-term career with a company that values its people and invests in their growth? Equation Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a respected environmental and highways maintenance organisation that plays a vital role in keeping North Somerset moving. You ll be part of a skilled and supportive team maintaining over 1,100km of local highways and roads delivering essential work that truly makes a difference to the community. About the Role the Road Maintenance Operative; Working as part of a small team, you ll carry out essential highway and road maintenance including kerbing, tarmac patching, fencing, drainage, signage, and winter maintenance operations. You ll operate plant and equipment, complete site checks, and ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities of the Road Maintenance Operative; Undertake reactive and planned highway and road maintenance works to a high standard. Operate vehicles, tools, and machinery in line with safety procedures. Complete daily vehicle checks and on-site risk assessments. Install and maintain signage, lighting, and safety barriers. Support emergency and winter call-outs as part of the standby rota. Maintain and care for vehicles and equipment. About You Experience in highways, road, or general construction work. CSCS, NPORS, or equivalent qualification (NRSWA preferred). Full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points. Flexible approach and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Willingness to undertake additional training and upskill. Confident using mobile or app-based reporting systems. What s on Offer To 34k(depending on experience) Pension and life assurance scheme Free on-site parking Cycle to Work Scheme Professional driver training via in-house academy Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities Employee Assistance Programme (mental health support) Local gym and swimming pool discounts If you re a proactive, hands-on team player who takes pride in quality workmanship, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a secure, community-focused organisation that invests in your development and future.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Trafford account. This role will be based at Tatton House, 11 Caldey Road, Roundthorn Industrial Estate, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LF. This position offers a competitive salary and overtime. A Highways Maintenance Operative plays an important part in all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils work, litter picking etc as well as undertaking winter emergency call out and standby. Highways Maintenance Operatives are essential for maintaining safe and efficient roads, reducing accidents, and ensuring smooth traffic flow. Their work minimises vehicle emissions, prevents flooding, and keeps roads clear during winter. Additionally, their efforts in litter picking enhance the environment and public spaces. What You'll Do: • Perform various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance. • Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment with both general and specialized skills. • Participate in 24hr standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting, and snow clearance. • Allocate and track time and resource utilization in accordance with the operated allocation system. • Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader, or Supervisor. Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: • Experience in roads and/or street works • Hold a full UK driving licence. • Class 2 HGV (desirable) If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Trafford account. This role will be based at Tatton House, 11 Caldey Road, Roundthorn Industrial Estate, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LF. This position offers a competitive salary and overtime. A Highways Maintenance Operative plays an important part in all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils work, litter picking etc as well as undertaking winter emergency call out and standby. Highways Maintenance Operatives are essential for maintaining safe and efficient roads, reducing accidents, and ensuring smooth traffic flow. Their work minimises vehicle emissions, prevents flooding, and keeps roads clear during winter. Additionally, their efforts in litter picking enhance the environment and public spaces. What You'll Do: • Perform various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance. • Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment with both general and specialized skills. • Participate in 24hr standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting, and snow clearance. • Allocate and track time and resource utilization in accordance with the operated allocation system. • Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader, or Supervisor. Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: • Experience in roads and/or street works • Hold a full UK driving licence. • Class 2 HGV (desirable) If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in our depots across Area 4. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Based at one of the following depots. Weatherhill Depot (RH6 9JE), Ford Depot (BN18 0DF) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Days Salary: 12.60 to 15.83 per hour (depending on experience) + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks 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 Carrying out duties such as grass cutting, gully emptying, strimming and traffic management What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field You have a can-do attitude and are willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions Full UK driving licence 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
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in our depots across Area 4. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Based at one of the following depots. Weatherhill Depot (RH6 9JE), Ford Depot (BN18 0DF) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Days Salary: 12.60 to 15.83 per hour (depending on experience) + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks 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 Carrying out duties such as grass cutting, gully emptying, strimming and traffic management What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field You have a can-do attitude and are willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions Full UK driving licence 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
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in our depots across Area 4. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Based at one of the following depots. Weatherhill Depot (RH6 9JE), Ford Depot (BN18 0DF) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Days Salary: £12.60 to £15.83 per hour (depending on experience) + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks 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 Carrying out duties such as grass cutting, gully emptying, strimming and traffic management What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field You have a can-do attitude and are willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions Full UK driving licence 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
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in our depots across Area 4. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Based at one of the following depots. Weatherhill Depot (RH6 9JE), Ford Depot (BN18 0DF) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Days Salary: £12.60 to £15.83 per hour (depending on experience) + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks 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 Carrying out duties such as grass cutting, gully emptying, strimming and traffic management What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field You have a can-do attitude and are willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions Full UK driving licence 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
Street Cleansing Operative Industry: Infrastructure Location: Isle of Wight Hours: 40 hours per week, 5/ 6.00am - 1.30/2.30pm. Days: 5 days from 7 on a rota basis Duration: Temporary Ongoing Duties: Emptying public rubbish bins including dog waste. litter picking, clearing pavements, paths, drains and gullies of green waste. weed removal, vehicle checks and reporting maintenance, adherence to health and safety and highways regulations, Experience: Must have full clean driver s license with a good awareness of health and safety. Must be physically fit due to nature of duties. Must be able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative, outside, in all weathers. Salary: £12.21 per hour worked. By submitting your CV to WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, you imply consent to our agency processing your personal data, please see our GDPR webpage for further information: If we think we can assist you, we will invite you to register with our agency, WP Recruitment & HR Ltd., in order to be considered for vacancies. If you are already registered with our agency, please contact our office directly on (phone number removed) for further details.
Jan 09, 2026
Seasonal
Street Cleansing Operative Industry: Infrastructure Location: Isle of Wight Hours: 40 hours per week, 5/ 6.00am - 1.30/2.30pm. Days: 5 days from 7 on a rota basis Duration: Temporary Ongoing Duties: Emptying public rubbish bins including dog waste. litter picking, clearing pavements, paths, drains and gullies of green waste. weed removal, vehicle checks and reporting maintenance, adherence to health and safety and highways regulations, Experience: Must have full clean driver s license with a good awareness of health and safety. Must be physically fit due to nature of duties. Must be able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative, outside, in all weathers. Salary: £12.21 per hour worked. By submitting your CV to WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, you imply consent to our agency processing your personal data, please see our GDPR webpage for further information: If we think we can assist you, we will invite you to register with our agency, WP Recruitment & HR Ltd., in order to be considered for vacancies. If you are already registered with our agency, please contact our office directly on (phone number removed) for further details.
Join the Roadtechs Group Team! Highbury is thrilled to partner with Roadtechs Group, a premier manufacturer, supplier, and installer of Specialist Surface Treatment Systems in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, the Roadtechs Group provides comprehensive repair and maintenance solutions for diverse environments including roads, railways, docks, airports, and bridges click apply for full job details
Jan 09, 2026
Contractor
Join the Roadtechs Group Team! Highbury is thrilled to partner with Roadtechs Group, a premier manufacturer, supplier, and installer of Specialist Surface Treatment Systems in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, the Roadtechs Group provides comprehensive repair and maintenance solutions for diverse environments including roads, railways, docks, airports, and bridges click apply for full job details
Woodland Ranger We are seeking an experienced and practical Woodland Ranger to play a key role in managing and enhancing woodland and habitats across a large rural estate. Position: Woodland Ranger Salary: £27,000 to £31,000 Location: Gloucestershire, based across the Home Estates with an estate yard near Quenington Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:30 Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 8 February 2026 Interview date: 19 February 2026 About the role This is a varied, hands-on role working across woodland, habitats, access routes and estate land. Responsibilities will change seasonally, with a stronger focus on woodland management and tree safety in winter, and vegetation management and mowing during the summer months. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of woodland management plans and habitat strategies to promote biodiversity and ecological health Assisting with tree works and woodland operations as directed Wildlife management, including squirrel control, using best practice and innovative approaches Maintaining public footpaths and bridleways, ensuring they remain safe and accessible year-round Responding to fallen trees, storm damage and other access issues Working closely with estates, property and conservation colleagues across a broad landholding Supporting contractors and third parties working on site Leading or supporting volunteer working parties when required Contributing ideas and expertise to wider conservation and estates projects About you You will be practical, organised and confident working outdoors in all seasons, with a strong interest in conservation and land management. You will ideally have: Experience of working safely to industry best practice in tree and woodland work Experience of, or willingness to learn, wildlife control methods Good map reading and orientation skills Experience maintaining green spaces and estate environments to a high standard Confidence using machinery such as mowers, brush cutters, chippers and tractors The ability to work independently, use initiative and problem solve Strong communication and teamwork skills A background in arboriculture, forestry or conservation through study or industry experience Desirable skills include aerial tree work, tree inspection, winching, digger or MEWP use, spraying qualifications and highways safety training. About the organisation The organisation is an educational charity and landowning organisation with a mission to connect people with land through outdoor learning and responsible stewardship. The Trust manages over 9,000 hectares of land across England, balancing environmental protection, income generation and education. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Woodland Officer, Forestry Technician, Conservation Ranger, Arboricultural Technician, Estates Ranger, Land Management Officer, Environmental Operative, Etc.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Woodland Ranger We are seeking an experienced and practical Woodland Ranger to play a key role in managing and enhancing woodland and habitats across a large rural estate. Position: Woodland Ranger Salary: £27,000 to £31,000 Location: Gloucestershire, based across the Home Estates with an estate yard near Quenington Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:30 Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 8 February 2026 Interview date: 19 February 2026 About the role This is a varied, hands-on role working across woodland, habitats, access routes and estate land. Responsibilities will change seasonally, with a stronger focus on woodland management and tree safety in winter, and vegetation management and mowing during the summer months. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of woodland management plans and habitat strategies to promote biodiversity and ecological health Assisting with tree works and woodland operations as directed Wildlife management, including squirrel control, using best practice and innovative approaches Maintaining public footpaths and bridleways, ensuring they remain safe and accessible year-round Responding to fallen trees, storm damage and other access issues Working closely with estates, property and conservation colleagues across a broad landholding Supporting contractors and third parties working on site Leading or supporting volunteer working parties when required Contributing ideas and expertise to wider conservation and estates projects About you You will be practical, organised and confident working outdoors in all seasons, with a strong interest in conservation and land management. You will ideally have: Experience of working safely to industry best practice in tree and woodland work Experience of, or willingness to learn, wildlife control methods Good map reading and orientation skills Experience maintaining green spaces and estate environments to a high standard Confidence using machinery such as mowers, brush cutters, chippers and tractors The ability to work independently, use initiative and problem solve Strong communication and teamwork skills A background in arboriculture, forestry or conservation through study or industry experience Desirable skills include aerial tree work, tree inspection, winching, digger or MEWP use, spraying qualifications and highways safety training. About the organisation The organisation is an educational charity and landowning organisation with a mission to connect people with land through outdoor learning and responsible stewardship. The Trust manages over 9,000 hectares of land across England, balancing environmental protection, income generation and education. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Woodland Officer, Forestry Technician, Conservation Ranger, Arboricultural Technician, Estates Ranger, Land Management Officer, Environmental Operative, Etc.
Our client is expanding! They re looking for skilled Machine Operatives with highways experience , excavator operation expertise , and tree work knowledge to join their growing team. If you take pride in working outdoors, maintaining green spaces, and supporting the UK s infrastructure, this is the role for you. Location: Staffordshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas Salary: £30,000 £50,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: Minimum 40 hours/week Night shifts with bonus About the role As a Machine Operative, you ll play a key role in maintaining highways and supporting arboricultural works. Your responsibilities will include: Operating excavators , tractors, and other machinery for vegetation clearance and maintenance. Performing ditch works and trial hole excavations to support highways infrastructure. Grass cutting using tractors, flails, bank mowers, ride-on mowers, and handheld equipment. Tree and hedge maintenance, including hazardous tree removals and ensuring sign visibility. Supporting Arborist Climbers and Grounds Teams where necessary. Delivering ad-hoc planting schemes and bespoke landscaping projects. Preferred experience Highways maintenance background (Desirable) Excavator operation (360 up to 10t). Tree work experience (Arborist or Groundsman). (Desirable) Useful qualifications (Training provided where necessary) CSCS / CPCS / NPORS Highways Passport / ROLO Lantra Brush Cutter / Strimmer NPTC Chainsaw: CS30, CS31a, CS31b, CS38, CS39 MEWP Chainsaw: CS47 NPTC Woodchipper IPAF MEWPs Operator 360 (up to 10t) What they offer Competitive hourly rate + night shift bonus. Salary £30,000 £50,000 per annum (DOE). Full PPE and equipment provided. Ongoing training and industry certifications. Supportive team culture focused on safety and sustainability. Guaranteed time off over Christmas. About the company Our client specialises in highways vegetation management , delivering services nationwide. From precision tree work and large-scale grass cutting to seasonal maintenance and full vegetation clearance, they ensure safety and sustainability across every project. 90% of their operations take place at night , with occasional daytime work. Ready to join a high-performing team and build a long-term career? Apply today and help them keep the UK s highways safe and green! How to apply eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of the hiring company. By applying, your CV will be reviewed and forwarded to the hiring manager responsible for this vacancy. You must currently reside in and have the right to work in the UK, and live within a reasonable commute to the role. Please ensure your CV includes your location and contact details, otherwise you may not be considered. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. We look forward to receiving your application.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Our client is expanding! They re looking for skilled Machine Operatives with highways experience , excavator operation expertise , and tree work knowledge to join their growing team. If you take pride in working outdoors, maintaining green spaces, and supporting the UK s infrastructure, this is the role for you. Location: Staffordshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas Salary: £30,000 £50,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: Minimum 40 hours/week Night shifts with bonus About the role As a Machine Operative, you ll play a key role in maintaining highways and supporting arboricultural works. Your responsibilities will include: Operating excavators , tractors, and other machinery for vegetation clearance and maintenance. Performing ditch works and trial hole excavations to support highways infrastructure. Grass cutting using tractors, flails, bank mowers, ride-on mowers, and handheld equipment. Tree and hedge maintenance, including hazardous tree removals and ensuring sign visibility. Supporting Arborist Climbers and Grounds Teams where necessary. Delivering ad-hoc planting schemes and bespoke landscaping projects. Preferred experience Highways maintenance background (Desirable) Excavator operation (360 up to 10t). Tree work experience (Arborist or Groundsman). (Desirable) Useful qualifications (Training provided where necessary) CSCS / CPCS / NPORS Highways Passport / ROLO Lantra Brush Cutter / Strimmer NPTC Chainsaw: CS30, CS31a, CS31b, CS38, CS39 MEWP Chainsaw: CS47 NPTC Woodchipper IPAF MEWPs Operator 360 (up to 10t) What they offer Competitive hourly rate + night shift bonus. Salary £30,000 £50,000 per annum (DOE). Full PPE and equipment provided. Ongoing training and industry certifications. Supportive team culture focused on safety and sustainability. Guaranteed time off over Christmas. About the company Our client specialises in highways vegetation management , delivering services nationwide. From precision tree work and large-scale grass cutting to seasonal maintenance and full vegetation clearance, they ensure safety and sustainability across every project. 90% of their operations take place at night , with occasional daytime work. Ready to join a high-performing team and build a long-term career? Apply today and help them keep the UK s highways safe and green! How to apply eRecruitSmart is advertising this role on behalf of the hiring company. By applying, your CV will be reviewed and forwarded to the hiring manager responsible for this vacancy. You must currently reside in and have the right to work in the UK, and live within a reasonable commute to the role. Please ensure your CV includes your location and contact details, otherwise you may not be considered. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. We look forward to receiving your application.
Woodland Ranger We are seeking an experienced and practical Woodland Ranger to play a key role in managing and enhancing woodland and habitats across a large rural estate. Position: Woodland Ranger Salary: £27,000 to £31,000 Location: Gloucestershire, based across the Home Estates with an estate yard near Quenington Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:30 Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 8 February 2026 Interview date: 19 February 2026 About the role This is a varied, hands-on role working across woodland, habitats, access routes and estate land. Responsibilities will change seasonally, with a stronger focus on woodland management and tree safety in winter, and vegetation management and mowing during the summer months. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of woodland management plans and habitat strategies to promote biodiversity and ecological health Assisting with tree works and woodland operations as directed Wildlife management, including squirrel control, using best practice and innovative approaches Maintaining public footpaths and bridleways, ensuring they remain safe and accessible year-round Responding to fallen trees, storm damage and other access issues Working closely with estates, property and conservation colleagues across a broad landholding Supporting contractors and third parties working on site Leading or supporting volunteer working parties when required Contributing ideas and expertise to wider conservation and estates projects About you You will be practical, organised and confident working outdoors in all seasons, with a strong interest in conservation and land management. You will ideally have: Experience of working safely to industry best practice in tree and woodland work Experience of, or willingness to learn, wildlife control methods Good map reading and orientation skills Experience maintaining green spaces and estate environments to a high standard Confidence using machinery such as mowers, brush cutters, chippers and tractors The ability to work independently, use initiative and problem solve Strong communication and teamwork skills A background in arboriculture, forestry or conservation through study or industry experience Desirable skills include aerial tree work, tree inspection, winching, digger or MEWP use, spraying qualifications and highways safety training. About the organisation The organisation is an educational charity and landowning organisation with a mission to connect people with land through outdoor learning and responsible stewardship. The Trust manages over 9,000 hectares of land across England, balancing environmental protection, income generation and education. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Woodland Officer, Forestry Technician, Conservation Ranger, Arboricultural Technician, Estates Ranger, Land Management Officer, Environmental Operative, Etc.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Woodland Ranger We are seeking an experienced and practical Woodland Ranger to play a key role in managing and enhancing woodland and habitats across a large rural estate. Position: Woodland Ranger Salary: £27,000 to £31,000 Location: Gloucestershire, based across the Home Estates with an estate yard near Quenington Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:30 Friday) Contract: Permanent Closing date: 8 February 2026 Interview date: 19 February 2026 About the role This is a varied, hands-on role working across woodland, habitats, access routes and estate land. Responsibilities will change seasonally, with a stronger focus on woodland management and tree safety in winter, and vegetation management and mowing during the summer months. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of woodland management plans and habitat strategies to promote biodiversity and ecological health Assisting with tree works and woodland operations as directed Wildlife management, including squirrel control, using best practice and innovative approaches Maintaining public footpaths and bridleways, ensuring they remain safe and accessible year-round Responding to fallen trees, storm damage and other access issues Working closely with estates, property and conservation colleagues across a broad landholding Supporting contractors and third parties working on site Leading or supporting volunteer working parties when required Contributing ideas and expertise to wider conservation and estates projects About you You will be practical, organised and confident working outdoors in all seasons, with a strong interest in conservation and land management. You will ideally have: Experience of working safely to industry best practice in tree and woodland work Experience of, or willingness to learn, wildlife control methods Good map reading and orientation skills Experience maintaining green spaces and estate environments to a high standard Confidence using machinery such as mowers, brush cutters, chippers and tractors The ability to work independently, use initiative and problem solve Strong communication and teamwork skills A background in arboriculture, forestry or conservation through study or industry experience Desirable skills include aerial tree work, tree inspection, winching, digger or MEWP use, spraying qualifications and highways safety training. About the organisation The organisation is an educational charity and landowning organisation with a mission to connect people with land through outdoor learning and responsible stewardship. The Trust manages over 9,000 hectares of land across England, balancing environmental protection, income generation and education. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Woodland Officer, Forestry Technician, Conservation Ranger, Arboricultural Technician, Estates Ranger, Land Management Officer, Environmental Operative, Etc.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Staffordshire Account at our Stone Depot (ST15 8LD). This position offers a competitive salary and overtime. What You'll Do: • Perform various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance. • Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment with both general and specialized skills. • Participate in 24hr standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting, and snow clearance. • Allocate and track time and resource utilization in accordance with the operated allocation system. • Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader, or Supervisor. Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: • Experience in roads and/or street works • Hold a full UK driving licence. • Class 2 HGV (desirable) If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Jess, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Staffordshire Account at our Stone Depot (ST15 8LD). This position offers a competitive salary and overtime. What You'll Do: • Perform various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance. • Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment with both general and specialized skills. • Participate in 24hr standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting, and snow clearance. • Allocate and track time and resource utilization in accordance with the operated allocation system. • Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader, or Supervisor. Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: • Experience in roads and/or street works • Hold a full UK driving licence. • Class 2 HGV (desirable) If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Jess, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
We're looking for a Ganger to join our Highways team based in Wellingborough. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, matched pension scheme, 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, with opportunities to buy/sell leave and even more. Can you imagine a world without roads or bridges? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Highways and make a difference. Connecting roads, connecting people. Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Contract: Full time, 40 hours per week , Monday to Friday Salary: 29,641.01 to 34,946.27 depending on experience + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As Ganger you'll be working within the maintenance team, supporting them in leading a team to carry out a range of complex specialist tasks, referring to technical manuals and making technical judgements in relation to highway and / or construction activities. Your day to day will include: Safekeeping and operation of specialist equipment, making sure that equipment is properly maintained and all PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) sheets are completed correctly Undertaking a variety of repair works to highways assets including carriageways, footways, kerbs, soft estate, signs and posts and ironworks. Giving guidance and training to colleagues, working to Kier, Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards, ensuring the economic use of materials Managing the works daily, ensuring the site is safe for both the operative and public Conducting point of work risk assessments to ensure that the work area is properly protected and safe-working procedures are being maintained Planning work with reference to drawings and technical documents as appropriate, using craft/technical skills, carrying out the work to the necessary standard of quality, taking measurements where required and completing any reports What are we looking for? This role of Ganger is great for you if you can: Lead teams successfully, work under pressure and deliver in a demanding environment Hold an SMSTS/SSSTS or similar qualification. Drive and hold a full driving licence 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
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Ganger to join our Highways team based in Wellingborough. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, matched pension scheme, 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, with opportunities to buy/sell leave and even more. Can you imagine a world without roads or bridges? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Highways and make a difference. Connecting roads, connecting people. Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Contract: Full time, 40 hours per week , Monday to Friday Salary: 29,641.01 to 34,946.27 depending on experience + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As Ganger you'll be working within the maintenance team, supporting them in leading a team to carry out a range of complex specialist tasks, referring to technical manuals and making technical judgements in relation to highway and / or construction activities. Your day to day will include: Safekeeping and operation of specialist equipment, making sure that equipment is properly maintained and all PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) sheets are completed correctly Undertaking a variety of repair works to highways assets including carriageways, footways, kerbs, soft estate, signs and posts and ironworks. Giving guidance and training to colleagues, working to Kier, Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards, ensuring the economic use of materials Managing the works daily, ensuring the site is safe for both the operative and public Conducting point of work risk assessments to ensure that the work area is properly protected and safe-working procedures are being maintained Planning work with reference to drawings and technical documents as appropriate, using craft/technical skills, carrying out the work to the necessary standard of quality, taking measurements where required and completing any reports What are we looking for? This role of Ganger is great for you if you can: Lead teams successfully, work under pressure and deliver in a demanding environment Hold an SMSTS/SSSTS or similar qualification. Drive and hold a full driving licence 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
We're looking for Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Minehead. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Minehead, Somerset Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: 26,208 to 30,000 depending on experience + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Operative team, supporting them with the efficient and timely delivery of highway service requirements across the Somerset network. Carrying out reactive works, emergency response, minor civils works / improvement works, involvement with winter maintenance activity will be necessary along with supporting severe weather operations where required. Your day to day will include: Contributing to the promotions of customer care by working closely with team members, ensuring client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner Responding to defects on the highway within designated timescales, ensuring relevant parties are updated through tablets devices (applications), including installation and removal of emergency traffic management signage Using tablet devices (applications) at incidents and emergency repairs on the network and where required completing any required record sheets, utilising the tablet devices in providing accurate records of works on the network Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are cleaned and maintained in good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Drive and hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets) Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team communicating faults or issues 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
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
We're looking for Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Minehead. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Minehead, Somerset Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: 26,208 to 30,000 depending on experience + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Operative team, supporting them with the efficient and timely delivery of highway service requirements across the Somerset network. Carrying out reactive works, emergency response, minor civils works / improvement works, involvement with winter maintenance activity will be necessary along with supporting severe weather operations where required. Your day to day will include: Contributing to the promotions of customer care by working closely with team members, ensuring client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner Responding to defects on the highway within designated timescales, ensuring relevant parties are updated through tablets devices (applications), including installation and removal of emergency traffic management signage Using tablet devices (applications) at incidents and emergency repairs on the network and where required completing any required record sheets, utilising the tablet devices in providing accurate records of works on the network Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are cleaned and maintained in good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Drive and hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets) Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team communicating faults or issues 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
We're looking for Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Yeovil. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Yeovil, Somerset Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: 26,208 to 29,000 depending on experience + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Operative team, supporting them with the efficient and timely delivery of highway service requirements across the Somerset network. Carrying out reactive works, emergency response, minor civils works / improvement works, involvement with winter maintenance activity will be necessary along with supporting severe weather operations where required. Your day to day will include: Contributing to the promotions of customer care by working closely with team members, ensuring client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner Responding to defects on the highway within designated timescales, ensuring relevant parties are updated through tablets devices (applications), including installation and removal of emergency traffic management signage Using tablet devices (applications) at incidents and emergency repairs on the network and where required completing any required record sheets, utilising the tablet devices in providing accurate records of works on the network Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are cleaned and maintained in good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Drive and hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets) Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team communicating faults or issues 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
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
We're looking for Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Yeovil. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Yeovil, Somerset Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: 26,208 to 29,000 depending on experience + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Operative team, supporting them with the efficient and timely delivery of highway service requirements across the Somerset network. Carrying out reactive works, emergency response, minor civils works / improvement works, involvement with winter maintenance activity will be necessary along with supporting severe weather operations where required. Your day to day will include: Contributing to the promotions of customer care by working closely with team members, ensuring client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner Responding to defects on the highway within designated timescales, ensuring relevant parties are updated through tablets devices (applications), including installation and removal of emergency traffic management signage Using tablet devices (applications) at incidents and emergency repairs on the network and where required completing any required record sheets, utilising the tablet devices in providing accurate records of works on the network Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are cleaned and maintained in good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Drive and hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets) Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team communicating faults or issues 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
We're looking for Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Bridgwater. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: 26,208 to 29,000 depending on experience + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Operative team, supporting them with the efficient and timely delivery of highway service requirements across the Somerset network. Carrying out reactive works, emergency response, minor civils works / improvement works, involvement with winter maintenance activity will be necessary along with supporting severe weather operations where required. Your day to day will include: Contributing to the promotions of customer care by working closely with team members, ensuring client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner Responding to defects on the highway within designated timescales, ensuring relevant parties are updated through tablets devices (applications), including installation and removal of emergency traffic management signage Using tablet devices (applications) at incidents and emergency repairs on the network and where required completing any required record sheets, utilising the tablet devices in providing accurate records of works on the network Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are cleaned and maintained in good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Drive and hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets) Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team communicating faults or issues 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
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
We're looking for Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Bridgwater. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: 26,208 to 29,000 depending on experience + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Operative team, supporting them with the efficient and timely delivery of highway service requirements across the Somerset network. Carrying out reactive works, emergency response, minor civils works / improvement works, involvement with winter maintenance activity will be necessary along with supporting severe weather operations where required. Your day to day will include: Contributing to the promotions of customer care by working closely with team members, ensuring client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner Responding to defects on the highway within designated timescales, ensuring relevant parties are updated through tablets devices (applications), including installation and removal of emergency traffic management signage Using tablet devices (applications) at incidents and emergency repairs on the network and where required completing any required record sheets, utilising the tablet devices in providing accurate records of works on the network Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are cleaned and maintained in good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Drive and hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets) Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team communicating faults or issues 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
We're looking for Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Bridgwater. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: 26,208 to 29,000 depending on experience + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Operative team, supporting them with the efficient and timely delivery of highway service requirements across the Somerset network. Carrying out reactive works, emergency response, minor civils works / improvement works, involvement with winter maintenance activity will be necessary along with supporting severe weather operations where required. Your day to day will include: Contributing to the promotions of customer care by working closely with team members, ensuring client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner Responding to defects on the highway within designated timescales, ensuring relevant parties are updated through tablets devices (applications), including installation and removal of emergency traffic management signage Using tablet devices (applications) at incidents and emergency repairs on the network and where required completing any required record sheets, utilising the tablet devices in providing accurate records of works on the network Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are cleaned and maintained in good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Drive and hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets) Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team communicating faults or issues 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
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
We're looking for Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Bridgwater. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: 26,208 to 29,000 depending on experience + call out + overtime We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Operative team, supporting them with the efficient and timely delivery of highway service requirements across the Somerset network. Carrying out reactive works, emergency response, minor civils works / improvement works, involvement with winter maintenance activity will be necessary along with supporting severe weather operations where required. Your day to day will include: Contributing to the promotions of customer care by working closely with team members, ensuring client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner Responding to defects on the highway within designated timescales, ensuring relevant parties are updated through tablets devices (applications), including installation and removal of emergency traffic management signage Using tablet devices (applications) at incidents and emergency repairs on the network and where required completing any required record sheets, utilising the tablet devices in providing accurate records of works on the network Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are cleaned and maintained in good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Drive and hold a full driving licence (LGV training will be provided once you meet necessary business targets) Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team communicating faults or issues 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
Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive click apply for full job details
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive click apply for full job details
