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Kier Group
HGV / Tarmac Operative
Exeter, Devon
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Kier Group
- Closes
- 27 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
We're looking for a HGV / Tarmac Operative to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Exeter
Location: Exeter
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 a HGV / Tarmac Operative, you'll be supporting the team in schemes including mains laying, pressure management, district metering and large and complex mains repairs
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Your day to day will include:
Responsible for backfill and servicing of excavations both on public highway and on private landProviding support to the Repair & Maintenance, Service and Mains laying teams to remove excavated material and import clean stone for backfilling purposesAssisting the teams with backfilling and site clearance, ensuring compliance of backfill operations regarding materials, compaction, cavity depth, cover levels and overall quality controlCompleting site risk assessments and quality checks, receiving & updating scheduled work, quality control and record keeping via an electronic tablet, as well as transporting store and materials around the area to support depots What are we looking for?
This role of HGV/ Tarmac operative is great for you if you hold:
A valid driver CPC licence and NRSWA street work operative card covering 001- 006 inc. SLG reinstatement on the HighwayExperience working on utility contracts and have knowledge of correct lifting practicesGeneral knowledge of reinstatement practices 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 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.
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.
Ad ID: 5417041713
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