HGV / Tarmac Operative

We\’re looking for a HGV / Tarmac Operative to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Paignton

Location: Paignton

Hours: 45 hours per week over Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis

Our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks division brings the built environment to life, keeping people and businesses connected. In this role, you will be working on our South West Water framework, where we work on repairs and maintenance services to provide reliable, efficient, and high-quality drinking water and waste water services.

What will you be responsible for?

As an HGV Driver & Tarmac Operative, you\’ll be a vital part of Kier\’s Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team, supporting reinstatement works on the South West Water contract. You\’ll operate HGV vehicles to transport materials and equipment and carry out high-quality tarmac reinstatement following excavation works for water mains repairs, new connections, and other essential utilities projects—ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards throughout.

Your day to day will include:

• Carry out high-quality reinstatement works (tarmac, concrete, modular paving) following excavation.
• Ensure reinstatement meets HAUC and local authority specifications.
• Operate plant and machinery safely (e.g., rollers, compactors).
• Using a tablet to receive job updates, complete risk assessments, and record quality checks.
• Work collaboratively with excavation and repair teams to meet deadlines.

What are we looking for?

This role of HGV/ Tarmac operative is great for you if you hold:

• Previous experience in highway reinstatement or utilities reinstatement.
• Full HGV/LGV Driving Licence.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality results.
• It would be an advantage if you held a CSCS card, EUSR Water Hygiene, and NRSWA certification, however training can be provided.

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.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

There\’s never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We\’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We\’re proud of the steps we\’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier\’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier