Highways Maintenance Operative - HGV

We\'re looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team based in Thatcham, Berkshire. Within this role, you can enjoy a very competitive renumeration package, plus potential for overtime and call out, plus further uplift for night work. Can you imagine a world without roads or bridges? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Transportation and make a difference to the high-speed road network by connecting people. Location: Thatcham, Berkshire Business Area: Transportation Contract: Permanent, full time 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Nights/Evenings Responsibilities As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you\'ll be working within the Transportation Team, supporting them in ensuring the efficient running of the Area 3 network. Your day to day will include: Carry out highways maintenance duties as instructed. Including winter maintenance when appropriateRespond promptly to incidents on the network as instructed and liaise with the Regional Network Hub Control CentreContribute to the promotion of customer care by working closely with team members to ensure client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous mannerCarry out daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are maintained in good order What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if have: Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a teamValid UK Driving Licence or LGV Cat CExperience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implicationsAbility to work night shifts and contribute towards out of hours call out roster 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 benefitsWe\'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 inclusionMaking 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 Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.