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
Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Head of Customer Care and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders - FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year. At Persimmon, we don't just build homes - we build careers. When you join us as a Head of Customer Care, you'll benefit from: 5 housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction Health Care Life Cover & Contributory Pension Bonus Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development What is the role? As Head of Customer Care, you will lead the full Customer Care function within the Operating Company - guiding, coaching and developing your team to deliver outstanding service while fostering and championing a customer first culture across the business. You'll work closely with senior colleagues in Construction, Sales, and across the regional leadership team to ensure customer experience is central to every decision made. This is a pivotal leadership role that blends operational rigour with strategic influence. You will be the voice of the customer in the room - using data, insight, and experience to continuously raise standards, drive improvement, and protect the brand reputation. What you'll do as a Head of Customer Care Set the vision for Customer Care in your region - ensuring a clear, customer centric strategy is embedded across the business. Lead, inspire, and support your team - including Office Managers, Field Operations Managers, Coordinators, Administrators, and Maintenance Operatives - to deliver a high quality, consistent aftercare experience. Own and drive performance against service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring every customer query or issue is managed promptly, professionally, and empathetically. Oversee all customer complaints, with direct accountability for Stage 1 complaints and a hands on approach to resolving complex or high profile cases. Embed strong governance and compliance, ensuring all systems, processes and reporting standards are followed across the team. Deliver information and insight to drive continuous improvement - providing regular, accurate data to support customer focused decision making at leadership level. Collaborate across functions, maintaining excellent relationships with Construction, Sales, and Commercial teams to ensure issues are resolved quickly and root causes are addressed. Champion NHBC survey results, setting expectations, tracking progress and driving actions that contribute to improved customer satisfaction scores. Oversee and monitor key activities aligned to our Customer Care Timeline, ensuring full compliance with the New Homes Quality Code. Use this insight to highlight both successes and areas for improvement across the business. Champion and support a culture of customer service excellence, driving performance towards our stretch targets. With our HBF 5 star status as the benchmark, ensure continuous improvement remains at the heart of everything we do. Ensure health & safety standards are upheld at every touchpoint, promoting a safe and respectful approach to work in customers' homes and across the team. What experience do I need? Have a proven track record of leading high performing customer care teams or similar customer centric operations. Be an excellent communicator - clear, empathetic and calm under pressure - with strong influencing skills at all levels. Be naturally customer obsessed, with a deep understanding of what great service looks like and how to deliver it in a complex, fast paced environment. Be highly organised, with a strong grasp of governance, cost control, and service delivery processes. Have good data literacy and be confident using Microsoft Office (including Excel and PowerPoint) and business systems to extract insight and drive decision making. Be collaborative and commercially aware, with a mindset for continuous improvement and cross functional problem solving. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred, given the need for occasional site and regional travel.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Head of Customer Care and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders - FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year. At Persimmon, we don't just build homes - we build careers. When you join us as a Head of Customer Care, you'll benefit from: 5 housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction Health Care Life Cover & Contributory Pension Bonus Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development What is the role? As Head of Customer Care, you will lead the full Customer Care function within the Operating Company - guiding, coaching and developing your team to deliver outstanding service while fostering and championing a customer first culture across the business. You'll work closely with senior colleagues in Construction, Sales, and across the regional leadership team to ensure customer experience is central to every decision made. This is a pivotal leadership role that blends operational rigour with strategic influence. You will be the voice of the customer in the room - using data, insight, and experience to continuously raise standards, drive improvement, and protect the brand reputation. What you'll do as a Head of Customer Care Set the vision for Customer Care in your region - ensuring a clear, customer centric strategy is embedded across the business. Lead, inspire, and support your team - including Office Managers, Field Operations Managers, Coordinators, Administrators, and Maintenance Operatives - to deliver a high quality, consistent aftercare experience. Own and drive performance against service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring every customer query or issue is managed promptly, professionally, and empathetically. Oversee all customer complaints, with direct accountability for Stage 1 complaints and a hands on approach to resolving complex or high profile cases. Embed strong governance and compliance, ensuring all systems, processes and reporting standards are followed across the team. Deliver information and insight to drive continuous improvement - providing regular, accurate data to support customer focused decision making at leadership level. Collaborate across functions, maintaining excellent relationships with Construction, Sales, and Commercial teams to ensure issues are resolved quickly and root causes are addressed. Champion NHBC survey results, setting expectations, tracking progress and driving actions that contribute to improved customer satisfaction scores. Oversee and monitor key activities aligned to our Customer Care Timeline, ensuring full compliance with the New Homes Quality Code. Use this insight to highlight both successes and areas for improvement across the business. Champion and support a culture of customer service excellence, driving performance towards our stretch targets. With our HBF 5 star status as the benchmark, ensure continuous improvement remains at the heart of everything we do. Ensure health & safety standards are upheld at every touchpoint, promoting a safe and respectful approach to work in customers' homes and across the team. What experience do I need? Have a proven track record of leading high performing customer care teams or similar customer centric operations. Be an excellent communicator - clear, empathetic and calm under pressure - with strong influencing skills at all levels. Be naturally customer obsessed, with a deep understanding of what great service looks like and how to deliver it in a complex, fast paced environment. Be highly organised, with a strong grasp of governance, cost control, and service delivery processes. Have good data literacy and be confident using Microsoft Office (including Excel and PowerPoint) and business systems to extract insight and drive decision making. Be collaborative and commercially aware, with a mindset for continuous improvement and cross functional problem solving. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred, given the need for occasional site and regional travel.
Maintenance Operative Location: Bristol Full-Time Permanent Mobile role - work from home with daily travel Monday to Friday (occasional flexibility may be required) Salary: 32,000pa Excellent benefits package included Are you a skilled Maintenance Operative with experience across a range of trades? We're seeking hands-on professionals to join our client's property services team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance works across tenanted properties in the Bristol area. Reporting to the Head of Property, you'll play a vital role in ensuring properties remain safe, functional and well-maintained. You'll work remotely and travel daily to undertake general repairs, installations and site upkeep. Key Responsibilities: Carry out general maintenance and repairs in residential properties Perform tasks across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, and groundwork Clean and maintain communal areas, including toilets, offices, and external spaces Complete both responsive and planned maintenance in a timely and professional manner Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards About You: Proven experience in multi-trade maintenance roles Confident across a range of disciplines (e.g. basic plumbing, carpentry, painting etc.) Able to work independently and manage your daily travel and workload Good communication and problem-solving skills Full UK Driving Licence is essential DBS and CTC check required prior to start Benefits Include: 33 days annual leave (25 + bank holidays) Life Cover (2x basic salary) Westfield Health membership - cashback on health services & high street discounts Pension scheme (4% employer / 4% employee) Equipment provided (laptop/phone) Mileage expenses claimable from home 6-month probation period Employee referral scheme This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn. If you are interested and would like to find out more about the position, then please email Lucy at (url removed) for further information. Alternatively, please apply with an up to date CV, preferably in word format with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this role. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Maintenance Operative Location: Bristol Full-Time Permanent Mobile role - work from home with daily travel Monday to Friday (occasional flexibility may be required) Salary: 32,000pa Excellent benefits package included Are you a skilled Maintenance Operative with experience across a range of trades? We're seeking hands-on professionals to join our client's property services team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance works across tenanted properties in the Bristol area. Reporting to the Head of Property, you'll play a vital role in ensuring properties remain safe, functional and well-maintained. You'll work remotely and travel daily to undertake general repairs, installations and site upkeep. Key Responsibilities: Carry out general maintenance and repairs in residential properties Perform tasks across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, and groundwork Clean and maintain communal areas, including toilets, offices, and external spaces Complete both responsive and planned maintenance in a timely and professional manner Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards About You: Proven experience in multi-trade maintenance roles Confident across a range of disciplines (e.g. basic plumbing, carpentry, painting etc.) Able to work independently and manage your daily travel and workload Good communication and problem-solving skills Full UK Driving Licence is essential DBS and CTC check required prior to start Benefits Include: 33 days annual leave (25 + bank holidays) Life Cover (2x basic salary) Westfield Health membership - cashback on health services & high street discounts Pension scheme (4% employer / 4% employee) Equipment provided (laptop/phone) Mileage expenses claimable from home 6-month probation period Employee referral scheme This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn. If you are interested and would like to find out more about the position, then please email Lucy at (url removed) for further information. Alternatively, please apply with an up to date CV, preferably in word format with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this role. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
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
Customer Service Operative Location: Cheam Salary: GBP25,667 per year. Increases after probation Hours: Alternate shifts are 8am - 5pm, then 9am - 6pm. 1 Saturday per month. Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Customer Service Operative to join their ever-expanding team. Responsibilities of the Customer Service Operative: Achieve exceptional standards of customer service and always deliver The Perfect Repair Answer calls (from customers, engineers and clients) and facilitate appointments, in line with contract conditions Plan engineers work Carry out engineer diary management Book service appointments Approve engineers' timesheets Monitor and action escalation reports Support the gas department with administration tasks Requirements of the Customer Service Operative: Must be able to work in a busy and high-pressured environment Must be able to handle challenging calls and remain calm under pressure Excellent communication skills at all levels (both written and verbal) Previous experience in a customer service/call centre role preferred Gas/Home maintenance experience preferred, but not essential Exceptional customer service skills Understanding delivery of best value and continuous improvement Good organisational skills Demonstrate initiative and a good work ethic Openness to learning If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Customer Service Operative role, then please apply now!
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Customer Service Operative Location: Cheam Salary: GBP25,667 per year. Increases after probation Hours: Alternate shifts are 8am - 5pm, then 9am - 6pm. 1 Saturday per month. Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Customer Service Operative to join their ever-expanding team. Responsibilities of the Customer Service Operative: Achieve exceptional standards of customer service and always deliver The Perfect Repair Answer calls (from customers, engineers and clients) and facilitate appointments, in line with contract conditions Plan engineers work Carry out engineer diary management Book service appointments Approve engineers' timesheets Monitor and action escalation reports Support the gas department with administration tasks Requirements of the Customer Service Operative: Must be able to work in a busy and high-pressured environment Must be able to handle challenging calls and remain calm under pressure Excellent communication skills at all levels (both written and verbal) Previous experience in a customer service/call centre role preferred Gas/Home maintenance experience preferred, but not essential Exceptional customer service skills Understanding delivery of best value and continuous improvement Good organisational skills Demonstrate initiative and a good work ethic Openness to learning If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Customer Service Operative role, then please apply now!
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Building Maintenance Operative to join our team in Andover. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of general maintenance and repair tasks to ensure building are safe, functional and well maintained. Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 07 click apply for full job details
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Building Maintenance Operative to join our team in Andover. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of general maintenance and repair tasks to ensure building are safe, functional and well maintained. Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 07 click apply for full job details
Edge Bander Operative Salary: £13.00 per hour Full Time; Permanent. 39 Hours per week Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire Profile Our client, based on the outskirts of Leeds, They manufacturer and fit out Hotels with bespoke furniture for clients such as Hilton, Sheraton, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza. Job Purpose To operate edge banding machinery efficiently and accurately in the production of high-quality hotel bedroom furniture, ensuring all components meet required quality, finish, and specification standards while supporting production targets and maintaining a safe working environment. Key Responsibilities: Operating and setting edge banding machines Applying edging to panels to a high-quality finish suitable for hotel projects Adjusting machine settings for different materials and edge types Carrying out routine maintenance and basic fault-finding Reading production drawings and job specifications Ensuring work meets quality, safety, and productivity standards Working closely with other departments to meet project deadlines Requirements: Previous experience operating edge banding machinery (essential) Experience within furniture, joinery, or hotel bedroom manufacturing preferred Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship Ability to work independently and as part of a team Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious If you have a flexible approach and a can do attitude please send your CV today. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Edge Bander Operative Salary: £13.00 per hour Full Time; Permanent. 39 Hours per week Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire Profile Our client, based on the outskirts of Leeds, They manufacturer and fit out Hotels with bespoke furniture for clients such as Hilton, Sheraton, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza. Job Purpose To operate edge banding machinery efficiently and accurately in the production of high-quality hotel bedroom furniture, ensuring all components meet required quality, finish, and specification standards while supporting production targets and maintaining a safe working environment. Key Responsibilities: Operating and setting edge banding machines Applying edging to panels to a high-quality finish suitable for hotel projects Adjusting machine settings for different materials and edge types Carrying out routine maintenance and basic fault-finding Reading production drawings and job specifications Ensuring work meets quality, safety, and productivity standards Working closely with other departments to meet project deadlines Requirements: Previous experience operating edge banding machinery (essential) Experience within furniture, joinery, or hotel bedroom manufacturing preferred Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship Ability to work independently and as part of a team Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious If you have a flexible approach and a can do attitude please send your CV today. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Repairs Planner Based in Thame Office based 37.5 hours per week 13.69 per hour The Planner will play a key role in coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring repair and maintenance works within the social housing service. The postholder will ensure efficient allocation of operatives, timely completion of jobs, and excellent communication with residents, contractors, and internal teams to deliver a high-quality customer experience. Scheduling & Coordination Plan, allocate, and schedule daily repairs, maintenance works, and inspections for operatives and contractors. Manage and prioritise work orders based on urgency, service level agreements (SLAs), and resource availability. Ensure jobs are assigned with the correct trade skills, materials, and appointment times Operational Support Work closely with repairs supervisors, housing officers, and contractors to resolve job issues. Monitor operative workloads, performance, job completion rates, and productivity. Ensure all information is accurately recorded in the housing/repairs management system
Jan 08, 2026
Contractor
Repairs Planner Based in Thame Office based 37.5 hours per week 13.69 per hour The Planner will play a key role in coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring repair and maintenance works within the social housing service. The postholder will ensure efficient allocation of operatives, timely completion of jobs, and excellent communication with residents, contractors, and internal teams to deliver a high-quality customer experience. Scheduling & Coordination Plan, allocate, and schedule daily repairs, maintenance works, and inspections for operatives and contractors. Manage and prioritise work orders based on urgency, service level agreements (SLAs), and resource availability. Ensure jobs are assigned with the correct trade skills, materials, and appointment times Operational Support Work closely with repairs supervisors, housing officers, and contractors to resolve job issues. Monitor operative workloads, performance, job completion rates, and productivity. Ensure all information is accurately recorded in the housing/repairs management system
Soft & Hard Landscaping Operatives (Open Space & Site based) Location: Northampton, NN6 8BE Hourly Rate: 12.75 Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Monday - Friday, 06:30 - 16:30 About the role We are looking for multiple skilled and enthusiastic Soft & Hard Landscapers to join our construction team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the completion of soft landscaping tasks, such as small tractor driving, seeding, ground preparation, shrub planting and tree installation of various outdoor, open spaces. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment. Requirements Previous experience in a soft and/or hard landscaping operative role is highly desirable. A full valid UK driving licence. A valid CSCS card is preferred - but if not then successful applicants must be willing to obtain a CSCS card prior to starting employment. Horticultural knowledge is highly beneficial. Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. What we offer We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times. Benefits 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances. Colleague of the month and annual awards. Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Comprehensive resources and support. About i dverde We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At i dverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of 250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Soft & Hard Landscaping Operatives (Open Space & Site based) Location: Northampton, NN6 8BE Hourly Rate: 12.75 Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Monday - Friday, 06:30 - 16:30 About the role We are looking for multiple skilled and enthusiastic Soft & Hard Landscapers to join our construction team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the completion of soft landscaping tasks, such as small tractor driving, seeding, ground preparation, shrub planting and tree installation of various outdoor, open spaces. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment. Requirements Previous experience in a soft and/or hard landscaping operative role is highly desirable. A full valid UK driving licence. A valid CSCS card is preferred - but if not then successful applicants must be willing to obtain a CSCS card prior to starting employment. Horticultural knowledge is highly beneficial. Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. What we offer We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times. Benefits 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances. Colleague of the month and annual awards. Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Comprehensive resources and support. About i dverde We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At i dverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of 250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
Waste Operative 4 WEEKS 13.47 Waste Operative will undertake a range of duties required to operate the Waste Management Facility. He/she has responsibility, both individually and as a member of a team, for the operation of a waste disposal location, landfill site, transfer site or treatment site. To cover a selection of duties within the Waste Services team in providing a high quality waste and recycling collection service. The role includes but is not limited to the safe emptying of wheeled bins, the manual handling of large waste items from households / commercial premises, delivery of waste containers and assisting in the waste management at Events and Festivals (weekdays / weekends). Recording and reporting recycling contamination and effectively communicate to customers the correct way to recycle. The role is predominately working outside throughout the seasons in a variety of weather patterns. Duties also include when required winter maintenance; the manual gritting / snow clearance from footpaths. You will be a strong team player, who has a flexible approach, with a good safety ethos and a can do attitude, who can work in a demanding service, and be able to work with the public to resolve issues. Interested Please apply
Jan 08, 2026
Seasonal
Waste Operative 4 WEEKS 13.47 Waste Operative will undertake a range of duties required to operate the Waste Management Facility. He/she has responsibility, both individually and as a member of a team, for the operation of a waste disposal location, landfill site, transfer site or treatment site. To cover a selection of duties within the Waste Services team in providing a high quality waste and recycling collection service. The role includes but is not limited to the safe emptying of wheeled bins, the manual handling of large waste items from households / commercial premises, delivery of waste containers and assisting in the waste management at Events and Festivals (weekdays / weekends). Recording and reporting recycling contamination and effectively communicate to customers the correct way to recycle. The role is predominately working outside throughout the seasons in a variety of weather patterns. Duties also include when required winter maintenance; the manual gritting / snow clearance from footpaths. You will be a strong team player, who has a flexible approach, with a good safety ethos and a can do attitude, who can work in a demanding service, and be able to work with the public to resolve issues. Interested Please apply
Plant Operative Location: Middlesbrough , TS2 1SF Pay Rate: 14.24 per hour, Additional overtime paid at 21.36 Per Hour. Shift times: weekly rotation between DAYS 6am-2:30pm. BACKS 2pm-10:30pm and NIGHTS 10pm to 6.30pm We are looking for plant production operatives to join our client at Port Clarence, Middlesbrough This is an ongoing position. Based mainly indoors with some outside working, it really is a great opportunity to work in a safe environment for a well-known organisation. All training will be provided with a formal induction process and 'Buddy' support system, Personal Protective Equipment is also provided. About the role: Quality checking and refurbishing Gas Cylinders to ensure that they are free from any defects Filling up the Cylinders with pressurised gas on a production line set up Loading and unloading the cylinders onto pallets and cages Key responsibilities: Contribute to a safety-first operation and incident free workplace. Report any incident, injury or near miss and contribute to the hazard spot program. Delivering targets set by production leadership at the start of the shift. Safely operate process to meet production targets. Rotate on Cylinder filling, maintenance and inspection activities as required by production leadership. Loading and unloading cylinder vehicles as required Ensure PPE is always worn. Perform any Cylinder re-qualification activities as requested. Ensure Calor standards are adhered to during the filling process. Comply with all training provided, risk assessments and operational bulletins. What we would like from you: An eye for detail as accuracy is key. High level of concern for safety always. Ability to read and follow instructions as well as take instructions from site leaders. Work as part of a team as well as independently as required. Benefits of the role: Free Car Park on site. Subsidised On-site Canteen. Opportunities for progression available Access to 'MyPath' Please be aware that this is an Operative role, some manual handling is required as part of the activity. Full training and support will be provided to ensure this is within your capability. If you are successful, please be aware that a DBS check is required.
Jan 08, 2026
Seasonal
Plant Operative Location: Middlesbrough , TS2 1SF Pay Rate: 14.24 per hour, Additional overtime paid at 21.36 Per Hour. Shift times: weekly rotation between DAYS 6am-2:30pm. BACKS 2pm-10:30pm and NIGHTS 10pm to 6.30pm We are looking for plant production operatives to join our client at Port Clarence, Middlesbrough This is an ongoing position. Based mainly indoors with some outside working, it really is a great opportunity to work in a safe environment for a well-known organisation. All training will be provided with a formal induction process and 'Buddy' support system, Personal Protective Equipment is also provided. About the role: Quality checking and refurbishing Gas Cylinders to ensure that they are free from any defects Filling up the Cylinders with pressurised gas on a production line set up Loading and unloading the cylinders onto pallets and cages Key responsibilities: Contribute to a safety-first operation and incident free workplace. Report any incident, injury or near miss and contribute to the hazard spot program. Delivering targets set by production leadership at the start of the shift. Safely operate process to meet production targets. Rotate on Cylinder filling, maintenance and inspection activities as required by production leadership. Loading and unloading cylinder vehicles as required Ensure PPE is always worn. Perform any Cylinder re-qualification activities as requested. Ensure Calor standards are adhered to during the filling process. Comply with all training provided, risk assessments and operational bulletins. What we would like from you: An eye for detail as accuracy is key. High level of concern for safety always. Ability to read and follow instructions as well as take instructions from site leaders. Work as part of a team as well as independently as required. Benefits of the role: Free Car Park on site. Subsidised On-site Canteen. Opportunities for progression available Access to 'MyPath' Please be aware that this is an Operative role, some manual handling is required as part of the activity. Full training and support will be provided to ensure this is within your capability. If you are successful, please be aware that a DBS check is required.
ISQ Recruitment is working with a public services organisation in Norwich who are looking to recruit Horticultural Operative on a temp to perm basis. To deliver high-quality horticultural maintenance and specialist plant care within Waterloo Park, ensuring the park's ornamental planting, shrubs, herbaceous borders, and rose beds are maintained to a consistently high standard. The post holder will apply specialist horticultural knowledge, including plant identification using botanical (Latin) names, to support the presentation, sustainability, and long-term health of the park's landscapes. Pay: £13.89 per hour Overtime: £27.78 PH (after 37 hours) Shifts: Monday to Friday 7:30am- 15:30pm & 7:30am- 15:00pm on Friday Areas covered within this role are inclusive of but not limited to: Carry out specialist horticultural tasks including the lifting, division, and replanting of herbaceous perennials to promote plant health and seasonal display. Prune a wide range of shrubs and roses in accordance with best horticultural practice, ensuring correct timing, technique, and aftercare. Maintain ornamental beds, borders, and planted areas to a high visual and horticultural standard throughout the year. Demonstrate strong plant knowledge, including accurate identification of plants using Latin botanical names. Monitor plant health, identify pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies, and take appropriate remedial action. Other Duties The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied therefore the post-holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate to the role and as requested by his/her line manager. About You: Excellent communicator, able to understand verbal and written instructions. Full UK driving licence is essential Able to work as part of a team Excellent attention to detail Dependable with good timekeeping and attendance Flexibility How to Apply: Click Apply now, email your CV to (url removed) Call (phone number removed) to discuss the role
Jan 08, 2026
Contractor
ISQ Recruitment is working with a public services organisation in Norwich who are looking to recruit Horticultural Operative on a temp to perm basis. To deliver high-quality horticultural maintenance and specialist plant care within Waterloo Park, ensuring the park's ornamental planting, shrubs, herbaceous borders, and rose beds are maintained to a consistently high standard. The post holder will apply specialist horticultural knowledge, including plant identification using botanical (Latin) names, to support the presentation, sustainability, and long-term health of the park's landscapes. Pay: £13.89 per hour Overtime: £27.78 PH (after 37 hours) Shifts: Monday to Friday 7:30am- 15:30pm & 7:30am- 15:00pm on Friday Areas covered within this role are inclusive of but not limited to: Carry out specialist horticultural tasks including the lifting, division, and replanting of herbaceous perennials to promote plant health and seasonal display. Prune a wide range of shrubs and roses in accordance with best horticultural practice, ensuring correct timing, technique, and aftercare. Maintain ornamental beds, borders, and planted areas to a high visual and horticultural standard throughout the year. Demonstrate strong plant knowledge, including accurate identification of plants using Latin botanical names. Monitor plant health, identify pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies, and take appropriate remedial action. Other Duties The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied therefore the post-holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate to the role and as requested by his/her line manager. About You: Excellent communicator, able to understand verbal and written instructions. Full UK driving licence is essential Able to work as part of a team Excellent attention to detail Dependable with good timekeeping and attendance Flexibility How to Apply: Click Apply now, email your CV to (url removed) Call (phone number removed) to discuss the role
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
We're looking for Highways Maintenance Operative - Road Marking to join our Transportation team based in Birmingham. 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: Birmingham (B7 5HR) Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: £32,000 to £39,000 depending on experience + over time + call out 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 - Road Marker, you'll undertake all aspects of Road Marking works and associated highway maintenance works including, minor civils' works, or any other Highways related works. Your day to day will include: Drive/operate specialist lining vehicle/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance, (e.g. oil and water checks) and cleaning Undertake all aspects of Road Marking and other specialist surface application works including High friction surface Asphalt imprint and routine and cyclic maintenance activities Take responsibility for the safety of yourself and others within your team to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect member of the public. What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative - Road Marker is great for you if: Drive and hold a full driving licence Knowledge of Highways Works Experience as a Road Marking Operative Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team 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 - Road Marking to join our Transportation team based in Birmingham. 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: Birmingham (B7 5HR) Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: £32,000 to £39,000 depending on experience + over time + call out 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 - Road Marker, you'll undertake all aspects of Road Marking works and associated highway maintenance works including, minor civils' works, or any other Highways related works. Your day to day will include: Drive/operate specialist lining vehicle/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance, (e.g. oil and water checks) and cleaning Undertake all aspects of Road Marking and other specialist surface application works including High friction surface Asphalt imprint and routine and cyclic maintenance activities Take responsibility for the safety of yourself and others within your team to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect member of the public. What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative - Road Marker is great for you if: Drive and hold a full driving licence Knowledge of Highways Works Experience as a Road Marking Operative Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team 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 (carriageway & footway reinstatement) to join our Transportation team based in Birmingham. 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: Birmingham Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: £27,976 to £33,000 depending on experience + call out + over time + standby 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 reactive and planned highways maintenance works such as pothole repairs, kerb laying, minor civils works / improvement works and support severe weather operations. Your day to day will include: Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on the network, operating a variety of plant and equipment, carrying out required duties effectively, ensuring site and company equipment is always secure, raising problems/queries with designated supervisor Completing daily record sheets as required Using WMS / MMW application at incidents and emergency repairs on the network and where required completing any required record sheets, providing accurate records of works on the network Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and maintaining vehicles in a good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: You are Street Works qualified - unit 1-9 Drive and hold a full driving licence Category C licence Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team 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 (carriageway & footway reinstatement) to join our Transportation team based in Birmingham. 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: Birmingham Contract: Permanent, Full time Salary: £27,976 to £33,000 depending on experience + call out + over time + standby 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 reactive and planned highways maintenance works such as pothole repairs, kerb laying, minor civils works / improvement works and support severe weather operations. Your day to day will include: Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on the network, operating a variety of plant and equipment, carrying out required duties effectively, ensuring site and company equipment is always secure, raising problems/queries with designated supervisor Completing daily record sheets as required Using WMS / MMW application at incidents and emergency repairs on the network and where required completing any required record sheets, providing accurate records of works on the network Conducting daily defect reports on vehicles and maintaining vehicles in a good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: You are Street Works qualified - unit 1-9 Drive and hold a full driving licence Category C licence Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team 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 08, 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
Plasterer Multi Trader Social Housing Repairs (Permanent) Hastings £38,000 + company van + fuel card Permanent position to start ASAP We are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit a team of Plasterer Multi Operatives to carry out reactive repairs and maintenance works to tenanted social housing properties in Hastings and the surrounding areas. A Company van and fuel card will be
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Plasterer Multi Trader Social Housing Repairs (Permanent) Hastings £38,000 + company van + fuel card Permanent position to start ASAP We are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit a team of Plasterer Multi Operatives to carry out reactive repairs and maintenance works to tenanted social housing properties in Hastings and the surrounding areas. A Company van and fuel card will be
Do you have experience working in a strong phone based role or ideally within a call / contact centre environment If so, this may be the ideal role for you if you enjoy both customer service and coordination of services. Our client, who provides repairs, maintenance and construction services in the local area is looking for a candidate who is confident on the telephone whilst taking accurate information, completing administration on inhouse systems and communicating with tenants, the local council and the inhouse trades team to coordinate repairs and maintenance services for both responsive and programmed works ensuring records are accurately maintained of the jobs undertaken. Working in the contact centre your duties will include Receiving inbound calls from the local council, tenants and trades in regards to responsive and planned repair works. Make calls to book appointments for works with tenants and be point of contact during completion Inputting the works information on the job management systems with accuracy Allocate work in a timely manner to trade operatives on a daily basis, whilst understanding their availability and whereabouts. Liaise with the Resource Manager regarding the provision of additional labour to the response team and organising other work for operatives during downtime. Update and maintain database with details of appointments & completed works in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of entries. Provide general clerical and administrative support including typing, filing, maintenance of department records, telephone answering and message taking. Any other ad hoc administrative duties as may be required from time to time. Experience, Knowledge and Skills required Previous call/contact centre experience or strong phone based work previously Excellent organisational/time management skills Excellent administration/word processing skills Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy at all times Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines Strong communication skills Strong word processing and Excel skills Working hours Monday to Friday 8am 5pm (40 hours per week) Employee benefits include: BUPA select healthcare scheme (upon successful completion of probation period) Rewards portal offering discounts to hundreds of shops and restaurants Support for health and mental wellbeing for staff and their families Personal Wealth Financial Wellbeing support Mental Health First Aiders Christmas Club savings scheme Company-funded annual Family Summer Fun Day and Christmas Party Corporate discount to local Gym Membership Ability to buy and sell annual leave Company sick pay policy
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Do you have experience working in a strong phone based role or ideally within a call / contact centre environment If so, this may be the ideal role for you if you enjoy both customer service and coordination of services. Our client, who provides repairs, maintenance and construction services in the local area is looking for a candidate who is confident on the telephone whilst taking accurate information, completing administration on inhouse systems and communicating with tenants, the local council and the inhouse trades team to coordinate repairs and maintenance services for both responsive and programmed works ensuring records are accurately maintained of the jobs undertaken. Working in the contact centre your duties will include Receiving inbound calls from the local council, tenants and trades in regards to responsive and planned repair works. Make calls to book appointments for works with tenants and be point of contact during completion Inputting the works information on the job management systems with accuracy Allocate work in a timely manner to trade operatives on a daily basis, whilst understanding their availability and whereabouts. Liaise with the Resource Manager regarding the provision of additional labour to the response team and organising other work for operatives during downtime. Update and maintain database with details of appointments & completed works in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of entries. Provide general clerical and administrative support including typing, filing, maintenance of department records, telephone answering and message taking. Any other ad hoc administrative duties as may be required from time to time. Experience, Knowledge and Skills required Previous call/contact centre experience or strong phone based work previously Excellent organisational/time management skills Excellent administration/word processing skills Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy at all times Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines Strong communication skills Strong word processing and Excel skills Working hours Monday to Friday 8am 5pm (40 hours per week) Employee benefits include: BUPA select healthcare scheme (upon successful completion of probation period) Rewards portal offering discounts to hundreds of shops and restaurants Support for health and mental wellbeing for staff and their families Personal Wealth Financial Wellbeing support Mental Health First Aiders Christmas Club savings scheme Company-funded annual Family Summer Fun Day and Christmas Party Corporate discount to local Gym Membership Ability to buy and sell annual leave Company sick pay policy
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 08, 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
