Highways Maintenance Operative

Company: Jobs for Humanity
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Location: Fareham
Job Description:

Job Description

Kier is seeking a Highways Maintenance Operative for our Transportation team based in Fareham, Hampshire. This is a permanent, full‑time role with 39 hours per week (Monday to Friday, evenings/night shifts).

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £13.45 to £15.83 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Overtime, call‑out and night‑shift uplift available.

Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out highways maintenance duties as instructed, including winter maintenance.
  • Respond promptly to incidents on the network and liaise with the Regional Network Hub Control Centre.
  • Work closely with team members to ensure client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner.
  • Carry out daily defect reports on vehicles and maintain vehicles in good order.

Qualifications

  • Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Valid UK driving licence or LGV Cat C.
  • Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and practical implications.
  • Availability to work night shifts and contribute to out‑of‑hours call‑out roster.
  • Transferable skills are welcome; even if you do not tick every box, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that can be tailored to your needs.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our D&I action plan is a key priority. We are a Disability Confident employer and ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We look forward to your application.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026