Seasonal General Operative
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | NR18 0QH |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 9945 |
Summary
We're looking for a Seasonal General Operative to join our Transportation team based in Wymondham.
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: Wymondham, Norfolk
Hours: 40 hours per week - Fixed term contract: Starting April 2026 for a minimum of 18 weeks
Rate: £13.45 to £16.50 per hour plus bonuses & overtime
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
What will you be responsible for?
As Seasonal General Operative, you'll be working within the Surface Dressing team, supporting them in ensuring all vehicles, plant and people are safely manoeuvred around site and surrounding areas. This is critical for the safety of the crew and general public.
Your day to day will include:
-Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and traffic management procedures, communicating with team members and supervisors coordinating work and resolving issues
-Assisting the drivers with loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment as needed along with written and electronic records
-Helping with the safe and efficient operation of excavators and other heavy equipment, adhering to company policies and procedures, including timekeeping and attendance
-Recording and reporting any incidents or accidents on site, maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of equipment and vehicles
-Assisting with the set-up and breakdown of work sites, carrying out any other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor
What are we looking for?
This role of Seasonal General Operative is great for you if:
-You hold a full driving licence, current CSCS card and experience operating heavy machinery
-Have experience working in a similar role, such as a construction or labouring with good knowledge of health and safety regulations, strong communication and teamworking skills
-Can show a willingness to learn new skills, work in shifts and be available to work overtime when required
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
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: Wymondham, Norfolk
Hours: 40 hours per week - Fixed term contract: Starting April 2026 for a minimum of 18 weeks
Rate: £13.45 to £16.50 per hour plus bonuses & overtime
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
What will you be responsible for?
As Seasonal General Operative, you'll be working within the Surface Dressing team, supporting them in ensuring all vehicles, plant and people are safely manoeuvred around site and surrounding areas. This is critical for the safety of the crew and general public.
Your day to day will include:
-Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and traffic management procedures, communicating with team members and supervisors coordinating work and resolving issues
-Assisting the drivers with loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment as needed along with written and electronic records
-Helping with the safe and efficient operation of excavators and other heavy equipment, adhering to company policies and procedures, including timekeeping and attendance
-Recording and reporting any incidents or accidents on site, maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of equipment and vehicles
-Assisting with the set-up and breakdown of work sites, carrying out any other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor
What are we looking for?
This role of Seasonal General Operative is great for you if:
-You hold a full driving licence, current CSCS card and experience operating heavy machinery
-Have experience working in a similar role, such as a construction or labouring with good knowledge of health and safety regulations, strong communication and teamworking skills
-Can show a willingness to learn new skills, work in shifts and be available to work overtime when required
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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
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.