HGV Driver / Operative

We're looking for a HGV Driver/Operative to join our Bournemouth Water team based in Bournemouth., Location: Bournemouth Water, BournemouthHours: Monday to Friday - 45 hours per week. Opportunity to earn overtime and join a standby rota.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a HGV Driver & 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.

What will you be responsible for?

As a HGV Driver/Operative, you'll be working within the Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team, supporting them in delivering high-quality reinstatement works. Your day to day will include:

-Carry out high-quality reinstatement works including tarmac, concrete, and modular paving following excavation

-Ensure reinstatement meets HAUC and local authority specifications

-Operate plant and machinery safely such as rollers and compactors

-Complete job documentation using tablet-based systems

-Work collaboratively with excavation and repair teams to meet deadlines

What are we looking for?

This role of HGV Driver/Operative is great for you if:

-You have experience in highway reinstatement or utilities reinstatement

-You hold a Full driving licence with HGV/LGV entitlement

-You maintain site safety and traffic management compliance

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.