General Operative
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | N9 0AT |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9903 |
Summary
We're looking for a General Operative to join our Transportation team based in Picketts Lock.
Location: Picketts Lock, London, N9 0AT
Contract: Permanent, Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:30)
Salary: £32,000 to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
Join our highways maintenance team at Kier, where you'll be part of our joint venture with Tarmac on the Barnet contract. In this rewarding role, you'll contribute to keeping the London Borough of Barnet's roads and pathways safe and well-maintained while working in a supportive team environment.
What will you be responsible for? As a General Operative, you'll be working within the highways maintenance team, supporting them in delivering excellent work standards and maintaining safe roadways. Your day to day will include:
-Carrying out paving and tarmac repairs throughout the London Borough of Barnet
-Setting up and removing traffic management systems to ensure public safety
-Performing daily checks on vehicles and plant equipment
-Using tablets and digital tools for record keeping and risk assessments
-Working collaboratively in small teams to complete assigned maintenance tasks
What are we looking for? This role of General Operative is great for you if:
-You hold a valid driving licence (LGV/HGV/CPC credentials are beneficial)
-You have experience with plant equipment
-You possess NRSWA and/or CSCS qualifications
-You're comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
-You value teamwork and have a genuine commitment to health and safety
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
Location: Picketts Lock, London, N9 0AT
Contract: Permanent, Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:30)
Salary: £32,000 to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
Join our highways maintenance team at Kier, where you'll be part of our joint venture with Tarmac on the Barnet contract. In this rewarding role, you'll contribute to keeping the London Borough of Barnet's roads and pathways safe and well-maintained while working in a supportive team environment.
What will you be responsible for? As a General Operative, you'll be working within the highways maintenance team, supporting them in delivering excellent work standards and maintaining safe roadways. Your day to day will include:
-Carrying out paving and tarmac repairs throughout the London Borough of Barnet
-Setting up and removing traffic management systems to ensure public safety
-Performing daily checks on vehicles and plant equipment
-Using tablets and digital tools for record keeping and risk assessments
-Working collaboratively in small teams to complete assigned maintenance tasks
What are we looking for? This role of General Operative is great for you if:
-You hold a valid driving licence (LGV/HGV/CPC credentials are beneficial)
-You have experience with plant equipment
-You possess NRSWA and/or CSCS qualifications
-You're comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
-You value teamwork and have a genuine commitment to health and safety
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
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.