Gully Truck Driver/ Operative, Northampton

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Company Name: Kier

We're looking for a Drainage Operative to join our Transportation team based in Northamptonshire. The role is permanent, full time, 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 06:00 to 15:30, located in Brixworth, Northampton. Salary: £31,636.80 plus overtime and call out. We offer a matched pension scheme, 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, competitive holiday entitlement, and opportunities to buy/sell leave.

• Drive and operate a gully truck to carry out scheduled and reactive drainage maintenance.
• Clean and maintain highway drainage systems, including gully pots, ACO channels, culverts, and interceptors.
• Use high-pressure jetting equipment to clear blockages and ensure free‑flowing drainage.
• Record completed works using handheld devices.
• Support emergency response operations during adverse weather or flooding events.

• Experience operating high‑pressure jetting equipment or similar vehicles.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Effective communication with team and public, and adherence to safety procedures.
• UK driving licence and class 2 HGV licence.
• Transferable skills are welcomed; incomplete qualifications may still be considered.

We are proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Benefits include a matched pension scheme, 24/7 virtual GP service, competitive holiday entitlement, flexible leave options, and overtime pay.

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.