We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative/Bridge Operative to join our Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract in Bristol, working on the Severn Bridge with occasional travel and work on the other two bridges including POW and Avonmouth. This role is onsite. The SBIM contract is to deliver the inspection and maintenance programme along with scheme on behalf of National Highways. This is a great opportunity to learn about quality in the specialist structures industry. Highway Maintenance Operative plays an important part in all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils' works, litter picking, etc. Undertake Winter and emergency call out and standby. The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week + overtime available, and an optional callout rota. What You'll Do: Attend project and work briefings as required. To drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance, (eg oil and water checks etc) and cleaning. All aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor Civil's works, litter picking, painting, blasting, concrete works and road works, etc. Winter maintenance operations. Emergency call out operations. Taking 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. Carrying out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books. Allocation and capturing time and resource utilisation in line with operated allocation system Maintain records, complete required paperwork, and communicate with Amey staff, subcontractors, emergency services, police, public, clients, and customers. Gantry driving Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: Drivers Licence Knowledge/awareness of health and safety If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Chantal Hayes, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
May 16, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative/Bridge Operative to join our Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract in Bristol, working on the Severn Bridge with occasional travel and work on the other two bridges including POW and Avonmouth. This role is onsite. The SBIM contract is to deliver the inspection and maintenance programme along with scheme on behalf of National Highways. This is a great opportunity to learn about quality in the specialist structures industry. Highway Maintenance Operative plays an important part in all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils' works, litter picking, etc. Undertake Winter and emergency call out and standby. The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week + overtime available, and an optional callout rota. What You'll Do: Attend project and work briefings as required. To drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance, (eg oil and water checks etc) and cleaning. All aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor Civil's works, litter picking, painting, blasting, concrete works and road works, etc. Winter maintenance operations. Emergency call out operations. Taking 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. Carrying out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books. Allocation and capturing time and resource utilisation in line with operated allocation system Maintain records, complete required paperwork, and communicate with Amey staff, subcontractors, emergency services, police, public, clients, and customers. Gantry driving Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: Drivers Licence Knowledge/awareness of health and safety If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Chantal Hayes, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
We're looking for a Highways Ganger to join our Northamptonshire team based in Towcester. Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8QA Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:45 Salary: 30,586 to 35,120 depending on experience and qualifications We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. As a Highways Ganger, you'll lead a small maintenance team completing essential carriageway, footway and drainage works across Northamptonshire. This is a hands-on role where you'll ensure your team works safely and efficiently whilst maintaining the highest standards. You'll be part of a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued, and where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career with a company that truly invests in its people. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Ganger, you'll be working within the highways maintenance team, supporting them in delivering quality maintenance services. Your day to day will include: Leading and supervising a small team on site, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard Managing site safety, including risk assessments and completing all associated paperwork Operating light plant equipment such as compressors, rollers, disc cutters and vibrating plates Supporting skilled operatives with kerbing, drainage, paving, surfacing and repair works Undertaking excavation work using hand and powered tools, plus general site maintenance and materials handling What are we looking for? This role of Highways Ganger is great for you if: You hold a full driving licence You have previous experience working in highway maintenance or a similar field with relevant certificates You've completed relevant health and safety training for this level of work You're a natural team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and building strong working relationships You're committed to delivering quality work safely and take pride in what you do 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 .
May 16, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Highways Ganger to join our Northamptonshire team based in Towcester. Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8QA Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:45 Salary: 30,586 to 35,120 depending on experience and qualifications We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. As a Highways Ganger, you'll lead a small maintenance team completing essential carriageway, footway and drainage works across Northamptonshire. This is a hands-on role where you'll ensure your team works safely and efficiently whilst maintaining the highest standards. You'll be part of a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued, and where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career with a company that truly invests in its people. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Ganger, you'll be working within the highways maintenance team, supporting them in delivering quality maintenance services. Your day to day will include: Leading and supervising a small team on site, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard Managing site safety, including risk assessments and completing all associated paperwork Operating light plant equipment such as compressors, rollers, disc cutters and vibrating plates Supporting skilled operatives with kerbing, drainage, paving, surfacing and repair works Undertaking excavation work using hand and powered tools, plus general site maintenance and materials handling What are we looking for? This role of Highways Ganger is great for you if: You hold a full driving licence You have previous experience working in highway maintenance or a similar field with relevant certificates You've completed relevant health and safety training for this level of work You're a natural team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and building strong working relationships You're committed to delivering quality work safely and take pride in what you do 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 .
Works Manager Galldris Group Location: Sizewell, Suffolk, United Kingdom An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Works Manager to join our Sizewell team in Suffolk. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering background on large civils infrastructure projects, ideally with Main Contractors. The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary. The Works manager will take on overall responsibility to provide management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team for the Foremen, General Foreman and Labour required for the management and control of the site works. This includes ensuring appropriate supervision of subcontractors and direct workforce, and also that the right level and appropriate resources are used. Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to: Putting all sub-contractors and operatives to work in a safe and organised manner. Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with H&S legislation, Client procedures and approved RAMS. Provide input into RAMs and methodology Promote and implement Zero Harm and any behavioural safety initiatives. Confidence to stop work if anything is outside of the safe system of work Manage all resource levels. Reconcile resources against the cost plan. Input into monthly resource forecast (according to the latest programme) Ensuring all daily checks and other records are completed. Ensure that the right level of resources are on-site with the appropriate competence and managed to meet the programme Responsible for hiring and off-hiring plant in accordance with client and company standards, and maintenance of plant register Awareness of environmental issues and controls and ensuring that specific project controls are in place Ensuring that Site Inductions, Daily Briefings, Tool Box Talks, Short Interval Control meetings and Task Safety Briefings are carried out to a high standard, are succinct and appropriate Work with the site teams to develop programmes and outputs and monitor as necessary. Oversee site setup and mobilisation Input into site logistics plan and oversee logistics management throughout the project Ensure that materials are ordered and managed to minimise wastage. Ensure that quality control is implemented Ensure fully comprehensive daily records are produced Provide any reports or investigations required and implement improvements as appropriate Ensure that all supervisors are briefed and understand company policies. Ensure Black Hat assessments are carried out on all site supervisors Ensure accurate and timely submission of allocation sheets. Keep accurate and succinct site diary Mentor and support engineers and supervisors. Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position Comply with Company policies & procedures Experience/Knowledge: Experience in civil engineering works within a regulated environment, such as the rail / highways / water sector Strong experience and knowledge of Earthworks, Drainage, Groundworks and Pavements, preferably in a highways environment. You will have a good experience of managing a variety of works with both direct and subcontract workforce Excellent Health & Safety awareness with a demonstrable record of managing sites with an outstanding safety record Understanding the principles of Behavioural Safety and the passion and determination to ensure the highest standards are achieved Develop and maintain relationships with Clients and Stakeholders Good communication skills with the ability to think and act decisively Qualifications: Valid SMSTS CSCS Card Holds a current driving licence Skills: Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Meticulous, organised, proactive with a positive attitude, and willing to learn Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices, and place orders Strong people skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you. Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. We look forward to hearing from you. Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Works Manager Galldris Group Location: Sizewell, Suffolk, United Kingdom An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Works Manager to join our Sizewell team in Suffolk. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering background on large civils infrastructure projects, ideally with Main Contractors. The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary. The Works manager will take on overall responsibility to provide management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team for the Foremen, General Foreman and Labour required for the management and control of the site works. This includes ensuring appropriate supervision of subcontractors and direct workforce, and also that the right level and appropriate resources are used. Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to: Putting all sub-contractors and operatives to work in a safe and organised manner. Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with H&S legislation, Client procedures and approved RAMS. Provide input into RAMs and methodology Promote and implement Zero Harm and any behavioural safety initiatives. Confidence to stop work if anything is outside of the safe system of work Manage all resource levels. Reconcile resources against the cost plan. Input into monthly resource forecast (according to the latest programme) Ensuring all daily checks and other records are completed. Ensure that the right level of resources are on-site with the appropriate competence and managed to meet the programme Responsible for hiring and off-hiring plant in accordance with client and company standards, and maintenance of plant register Awareness of environmental issues and controls and ensuring that specific project controls are in place Ensuring that Site Inductions, Daily Briefings, Tool Box Talks, Short Interval Control meetings and Task Safety Briefings are carried out to a high standard, are succinct and appropriate Work with the site teams to develop programmes and outputs and monitor as necessary. Oversee site setup and mobilisation Input into site logistics plan and oversee logistics management throughout the project Ensure that materials are ordered and managed to minimise wastage. Ensure that quality control is implemented Ensure fully comprehensive daily records are produced Provide any reports or investigations required and implement improvements as appropriate Ensure that all supervisors are briefed and understand company policies. Ensure Black Hat assessments are carried out on all site supervisors Ensure accurate and timely submission of allocation sheets. Keep accurate and succinct site diary Mentor and support engineers and supervisors. Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position Comply with Company policies & procedures Experience/Knowledge: Experience in civil engineering works within a regulated environment, such as the rail / highways / water sector Strong experience and knowledge of Earthworks, Drainage, Groundworks and Pavements, preferably in a highways environment. You will have a good experience of managing a variety of works with both direct and subcontract workforce Excellent Health & Safety awareness with a demonstrable record of managing sites with an outstanding safety record Understanding the principles of Behavioural Safety and the passion and determination to ensure the highest standards are achieved Develop and maintain relationships with Clients and Stakeholders Good communication skills with the ability to think and act decisively Qualifications: Valid SMSTS CSCS Card Holds a current driving licence Skills: Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Meticulous, organised, proactive with a positive attitude, and willing to learn Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices, and place orders Strong people skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you. Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. We look forward to hearing from you. Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.
Job title: Ground & Landscape Maintenance Operative (Machine Driver) Location: Honiton, Devon, covering the South West Salary: 27,000 - 31,000 Dependant on experience (hourly pay of 13-15 plus Overtime opportunities) Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Mon - Fri 40 hours. Days & Nights dependant on rota About the role We are looking for skilled & enthusiastic GM & Landscape Operatives in the Devon & Dorset region to carry out important Highways work. You will need to have experience and be confident and qualified to drive agricultural vehicles. You will be responsible for hedge cutting and verge trimming on main roads across the region to maintain and transform outdoor spaces. Working as part of a team under the supervision of a Team Leader, ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard and in a timely manner. Reporting remotely to the Staverton depot, your work will be based around Honiton A30/35 & wider region. Open to candidates with experience - however, if you don't have all machine experience we still would like to speak with you - click apply today! Requirements Previous experience as a Tractor Driver or similar role in the agricultural sector is highly desirable. General Grounds Maintenance machine work e.g. robot & ride on mowers, strimmers etc. Ability to operate and manoeuvre mechanised hedge / verge cutter machinery & other equipment. Digging tickets beneficial Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. A full valid UK driving licence is essential - (category B) is preferred (covering categories F (agricultural tractors) & K (mowing machines or pedestrian controlled vehicles). CSCS card is preferred but can be obtained prior to start if able to pass certification successfully (& subject to signing a training agreement) 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. Full workwear & PPE provided. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - 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. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Job title: Ground & Landscape Maintenance Operative (Machine Driver) Location: Honiton, Devon, covering the South West Salary: 27,000 - 31,000 Dependant on experience (hourly pay of 13-15 plus Overtime opportunities) Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Mon - Fri 40 hours. Days & Nights dependant on rota About the role We are looking for skilled & enthusiastic GM & Landscape Operatives in the Devon & Dorset region to carry out important Highways work. You will need to have experience and be confident and qualified to drive agricultural vehicles. You will be responsible for hedge cutting and verge trimming on main roads across the region to maintain and transform outdoor spaces. Working as part of a team under the supervision of a Team Leader, ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard and in a timely manner. Reporting remotely to the Staverton depot, your work will be based around Honiton A30/35 & wider region. Open to candidates with experience - however, if you don't have all machine experience we still would like to speak with you - click apply today! Requirements Previous experience as a Tractor Driver or similar role in the agricultural sector is highly desirable. General Grounds Maintenance machine work e.g. robot & ride on mowers, strimmers etc. Ability to operate and manoeuvre mechanised hedge / verge cutter machinery & other equipment. Digging tickets beneficial Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. A full valid UK driving licence is essential - (category B) is preferred (covering categories F (agricultural tractors) & K (mowing machines or pedestrian controlled vehicles). CSCS card is preferred but can be obtained prior to start if able to pass certification successfully (& subject to signing a training agreement) 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. Full workwear & PPE provided. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - 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. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Capita is recruiting Skilled Highway Workers to support the delivery of highways and infrastructure works across North Tyneside. These roles are integral to the successful on site delivery of civil engineering and highways projects, covering both maintenance and capital schemes across the local road network. Working as part of a site-based delivery team and reporting to a Site Manager, you will carry out a range of practical highways construction activities, contributing directly to the safe, efficient and high quality completion of works. These roles are offered on a fixed term basis, aligned to current contract requirements. Job title: Skilled Highway Worker Job Description: What you'll be doing Carrying out a range of highways construction activities including excavation, kerb laying, paving, drainage, concreting, asphalt works and block paving Working from construction drawings, specifications and utility plans Supporting setting out activities and working to line and level Locating and exposing underground services in line with safe systems of work Using a variety of small plant, tools and equipment safely and effectively Completing daily site and plant checks and recording findings Supporting and guiding less experienced operatives, labourers or apprentices where required Liaising with site management to manage materials and deliveries Adhering to health, safety and environmental standards at all times What we're looking for: Essential skills and experience Previous experience working in a construction or highways environment A valid CSCS card NRSWA Operative accreditation A full UK driving licence Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow on site instruction A strong commitment to health and safety Highways experience is preferred, but candidates from other construction, utilities or infrastructure backgrounds (e.g. gas, water, power) are also encouraged to apply. Desirable experience Highways construction experience NVQ Level 2 in General Construction (or similar) Plant tickets (e.g. NPORS or equivalent - excavator, dumper, roller) First Aid, Manual Handling, CAT & Genny or Confined Space training About Capita Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across 8 countries, Capita's 41,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. We're a vital support service for our clients, enabling the everyday interactions that we expect to run seamlessly, to run seamlessly. A publicly listed business with adjusted revenue of £2.6bn, Capita's areas of focus are Central Government, Local Public Service, Defence, Learning, Fire & Security, Contact Centres and Pensions Solutions. We're embracing change to respond to the ever-changing needs of society, creating better outcomes for all our stakeholders A competitive basic salary 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you. What we hope you'll do next: Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Equal Opportunities At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or call and we'll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website. If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne,Zjednoczone Królestwo Time Type: Zatrudnienie w pełnym wymiarze godzin Contract Type: Czas określony (Fixed Term) Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes - for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business - in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors. Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people's lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Capita is recruiting Skilled Highway Workers to support the delivery of highways and infrastructure works across North Tyneside. These roles are integral to the successful on site delivery of civil engineering and highways projects, covering both maintenance and capital schemes across the local road network. Working as part of a site-based delivery team and reporting to a Site Manager, you will carry out a range of practical highways construction activities, contributing directly to the safe, efficient and high quality completion of works. These roles are offered on a fixed term basis, aligned to current contract requirements. Job title: Skilled Highway Worker Job Description: What you'll be doing Carrying out a range of highways construction activities including excavation, kerb laying, paving, drainage, concreting, asphalt works and block paving Working from construction drawings, specifications and utility plans Supporting setting out activities and working to line and level Locating and exposing underground services in line with safe systems of work Using a variety of small plant, tools and equipment safely and effectively Completing daily site and plant checks and recording findings Supporting and guiding less experienced operatives, labourers or apprentices where required Liaising with site management to manage materials and deliveries Adhering to health, safety and environmental standards at all times What we're looking for: Essential skills and experience Previous experience working in a construction or highways environment A valid CSCS card NRSWA Operative accreditation A full UK driving licence Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow on site instruction A strong commitment to health and safety Highways experience is preferred, but candidates from other construction, utilities or infrastructure backgrounds (e.g. gas, water, power) are also encouraged to apply. Desirable experience Highways construction experience NVQ Level 2 in General Construction (or similar) Plant tickets (e.g. NPORS or equivalent - excavator, dumper, roller) First Aid, Manual Handling, CAT & Genny or Confined Space training About Capita Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across 8 countries, Capita's 41,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. We're a vital support service for our clients, enabling the everyday interactions that we expect to run seamlessly, to run seamlessly. A publicly listed business with adjusted revenue of £2.6bn, Capita's areas of focus are Central Government, Local Public Service, Defence, Learning, Fire & Security, Contact Centres and Pensions Solutions. We're embracing change to respond to the ever-changing needs of society, creating better outcomes for all our stakeholders A competitive basic salary 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you. What we hope you'll do next: Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Equal Opportunities At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or call and we'll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website. If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne,Zjednoczone Królestwo Time Type: Zatrudnienie w pełnym wymiarze godzin Contract Type: Czas określony (Fixed Term) Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes - for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business - in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors. Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people's lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.
MEWP Operative We are seeking a reliable and skilled MEWP Operative to join our team in the delivery of essential highway maintenance and traffic management services. The successful candidate will support the installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary traffic management (TM) systems and assist with a variety of highway-related tasks in both rural and urban environments. Key Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and remove temporary traffic management systems in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations. Operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) safely, particularly static boom lifts. Carry out general highway maintenance activities such as signage, barrier installation, road repairs, and debris clearance. Work in compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures. Removal of unauthorised attachments to public buildings / property Work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors, and members of the public where required. Required Qualifications & Certifications: Mandatory: MEWP: IPAF Static Boom (1b+) One or more of the following (for Traffic Management installation): HEA302.1 - Installing, Maintaining, and Removing TM on Rural and Urban Roads Lantra 12D Operative NRSWA Signing, Lighting & Guarding Module Essential Skills & Attributes: Previous experience working in highways or traffic management (preferred but not essential). Strong understanding of health and safety practices in construction and traffic management. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. A flexible and adaptable approach to work. Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Full UK driving licence (advantageous, may be essential for some roles). For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent, please email (url removed).
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
MEWP Operative We are seeking a reliable and skilled MEWP Operative to join our team in the delivery of essential highway maintenance and traffic management services. The successful candidate will support the installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary traffic management (TM) systems and assist with a variety of highway-related tasks in both rural and urban environments. Key Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and remove temporary traffic management systems in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations. Operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) safely, particularly static boom lifts. Carry out general highway maintenance activities such as signage, barrier installation, road repairs, and debris clearance. Work in compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures. Removal of unauthorised attachments to public buildings / property Work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors, and members of the public where required. Required Qualifications & Certifications: Mandatory: MEWP: IPAF Static Boom (1b+) One or more of the following (for Traffic Management installation): HEA302.1 - Installing, Maintaining, and Removing TM on Rural and Urban Roads Lantra 12D Operative NRSWA Signing, Lighting & Guarding Module Essential Skills & Attributes: Previous experience working in highways or traffic management (preferred but not essential). Strong understanding of health and safety practices in construction and traffic management. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. A flexible and adaptable approach to work. Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Full UK driving licence (advantageous, may be essential for some roles). For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent, please email (url removed).
Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for Permanent Grounds Maintenance Operative s to join our SGM Account in Glasgow. Our Scottish Grounds Maintenance Account works in partnership with other Amey accounts to internally deliver grounds maintenance services. Our primary work stream involves the delivery of grounds maintenance services on behalf of our facility management colleagues in Secure Infrastructure. This work involves all the planned grounds maintenance activities across 70 school sites nationally. These sites are spread over 6 local authority locations, including Borders, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Renfrewshire. In addition to planned maintenance, we also deliver winter and responsive works services. The accounts other main activity is to deliver internal vegetation management on behalf of NMCSW and NMCNE highways contracts. Grounds Maintenance Operative plays an important part to provide general maintenance, such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, verges, and litter services in the Glasgow area. The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for : Horticulture activities such as. planting, pruning and seeding Erecting and dismantling equipment Setting out, making sports pitches including grass and tarmac surfaces Upkeep of artificial and synthetic pitches Tree care Undertaking vehicle, tractor, and cutting equipment checks Weather dependant, carrying out site gritting and snow clearing activities We want to hear from you if you have: Full driving licence preferably with some trailer pulling experience General experience of grounds maintenance type duties Basic knowledge of gardening and horticulture In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have experience in the use of ride on mower equipment to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed. What we offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for Permanent Grounds Maintenance Operative s to join our SGM Account in Glasgow. Our Scottish Grounds Maintenance Account works in partnership with other Amey accounts to internally deliver grounds maintenance services. Our primary work stream involves the delivery of grounds maintenance services on behalf of our facility management colleagues in Secure Infrastructure. This work involves all the planned grounds maintenance activities across 70 school sites nationally. These sites are spread over 6 local authority locations, including Borders, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Renfrewshire. In addition to planned maintenance, we also deliver winter and responsive works services. The accounts other main activity is to deliver internal vegetation management on behalf of NMCSW and NMCNE highways contracts. Grounds Maintenance Operative plays an important part to provide general maintenance, such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, verges, and litter services in the Glasgow area. The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for : Horticulture activities such as. planting, pruning and seeding Erecting and dismantling equipment Setting out, making sports pitches including grass and tarmac surfaces Upkeep of artificial and synthetic pitches Tree care Undertaking vehicle, tractor, and cutting equipment checks Weather dependant, carrying out site gritting and snow clearing activities We want to hear from you if you have: Full driving licence preferably with some trailer pulling experience General experience of grounds maintenance type duties Basic knowledge of gardening and horticulture In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have experience in the use of ride on mower equipment to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed. What we offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in our depots across Area 4. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Based at one of the following depots. Weatherhill Depot (RH6 9JE), Ford Depot (BN18 0DF) or Marley Lane Depot (TN33 0RE). Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Days We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks Assisting skilled operatives with kerbing, drainage, paving, surfacing, and repair works Excavating soil, rock, asphalt, and concrete using hand and powered tools Performing general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field You have a can-do attitude and are willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions Full UK driving licence We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to 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.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in our depots across Area 4. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Based at one of the following depots. Weatherhill Depot (RH6 9JE), Ford Depot (BN18 0DF) or Marley Lane Depot (TN33 0RE). Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Days We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks Assisting skilled operatives with kerbing, drainage, paving, surfacing, and repair works Excavating soil, rock, asphalt, and concrete using hand and powered tools Performing general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field You have a can-do attitude and are willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions Full UK driving licence We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to 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.
Highway Operative We are seeking a reliable and skilled Highway Operative to join our team in the delivery of essential highway maintenance and traffic management services. The successful candidate will support the installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary traffic management (TM) systems and assist with a variety of highway-related tasks in both rural and urban environments. Key Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and remove temporary traffic management systems in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations. Operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) safely, particularly static boom lifts. Carry out general highway maintenance activities such as signage, barrier installation, road repairs, and debris clearance. Work in compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures. Complete all necessary paperwork and reporting related to site activities. Work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors, and members of the public where required. Be flexible with working hours, including night shifts, weekends, and emergency call-outs. Required Qualifications & Certifications: Mandatory: MEWP: IPAF Static Boom (1b+) One or more of the following (for Traffic Management installation): HEA302.1 - Installing, Maintaining, and Removing TM on Rural and Urban Roads Lantra 12D Operative NRSWA Signing, Lighting & Guarding Module Essential Skills & Attributes: Previous experience working in highways or traffic management (preferred but not essential). Strong understanding of health and safety practices in construction and traffic management. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. A flexible and adaptable approach to work. Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Full UK driving licence (advantageous, may be essential for some roles). For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent, please email (url removed).
Sep 26, 2025
Contractor
Highway Operative We are seeking a reliable and skilled Highway Operative to join our team in the delivery of essential highway maintenance and traffic management services. The successful candidate will support the installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary traffic management (TM) systems and assist with a variety of highway-related tasks in both rural and urban environments. Key Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and remove temporary traffic management systems in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations. Operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) safely, particularly static boom lifts. Carry out general highway maintenance activities such as signage, barrier installation, road repairs, and debris clearance. Work in compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures. Complete all necessary paperwork and reporting related to site activities. Work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors, and members of the public where required. Be flexible with working hours, including night shifts, weekends, and emergency call-outs. Required Qualifications & Certifications: Mandatory: MEWP: IPAF Static Boom (1b+) One or more of the following (for Traffic Management installation): HEA302.1 - Installing, Maintaining, and Removing TM on Rural and Urban Roads Lantra 12D Operative NRSWA Signing, Lighting & Guarding Module Essential Skills & Attributes: Previous experience working in highways or traffic management (preferred but not essential). Strong understanding of health and safety practices in construction and traffic management. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. A flexible and adaptable approach to work. Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Full UK driving licence (advantageous, may be essential for some roles). For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent, please email (url removed).
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in Towcester, Northamptonshire. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:45 What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks Assisting skilled operatives with kerbing, drainage, paving, surfacing, and repair works Excavating soil, rock, asphalt, and concrete using hand and powered tools Performing general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field. Valid CSCS card and relevant SHE training. Full UK driving licence. We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to 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.
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation Team in Towcester, Northamptonshire. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, pension scheme, a competitive annual holiday entitlement, and even more. Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:45 What will you be responsible for? As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Kier Highways team, supporting them in delivering essential maintenance and improvement works across the local road network. Your day to day will include: Operating light plant machinery such as compressors, rollers, and disc cutters, including daily maintenance checks Assisting skilled operatives with kerbing, drainage, paving, surfacing, and repair works Excavating soil, rock, asphalt, and concrete using hand and powered tools Performing general site duties including sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, and handling materials What are we looking for? This role of Highways Maintenance Operative is great for you if: Experience in highway maintenance or similar field. Valid CSCS card and relevant SHE training. Full UK driving licence. We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to 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.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Staffordshire Account at our Lichfield Depot (ST162LP) This role will be carried out onsite and around Stafford. This position offers a competitive salary and overtime. What You'll Do: • Perform various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance. • Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment with both general and specialized skills. • Participate in 24hr standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting, and snow clearance. • Allocate and track time and resource utilization in accordance with the operated allocation system. • Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader, or Supervisor. Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: • Experience in roads and/or street works • Hold a full UK driving licence. • Class 2 HGV (desirable) If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Jess, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Highways Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic Staffordshire Account at our Lichfield Depot (ST162LP) This role will be carried out onsite and around Stafford. This position offers a competitive salary and overtime. What You'll Do: • Perform various highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance. • Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving/operating vehicles and plant equipment with both general and specialized skills. • Participate in 24hr standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting, and snow clearance. • Allocate and track time and resource utilization in accordance with the operated allocation system. • Keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork, maintaining communication and liaising with Amey employees, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, clients, and customers. Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader, or Supervisor. Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: • Experience in roads and/or street works • Hold a full UK driving licence. • Class 2 HGV (desirable) If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Jess, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
