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We're looking for a Supervisor to join our Somerset Highways team based in Wellington, Somerset.  In this role you'll support the Reactive Works Manager with all elements of Highways maintenance activities on the Somerset Highways Term Service Contract.

 

Location: Wellington depot, Somerset – site based 5 days per week

Hours: Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week

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

 

What will you be responsible for?
As a Supervisor, you'll play a key role within the Highways maintenance team, leading and supporting the workforce in delivering efficient, high-quality services across Somerset's road network.

Your day to day will include:

  • Coordinating and supervising highways maintenance teams, ensuring work is completed safely and to high standards
  • Daily allocation of work and resources to meet maintenance requirements and programme deadlines
  • Collaborating with clients, the public, and key stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of projects
  • Actively promoting health and safety through site inductions, toolbox talks, and leading by example
  • Supporting team development and wellbeing while fostering an inclusive workplace environment

 

What are we looking for?

This role of Supervisor is ideal if you:

  • Hold an SSSTS qualification or higher
  • Have experience of working within the highways industry with an understanding of network operations
  • Have proven team leadership abilities and excellent communication skills
  • Are comfortable with Microsoft applications and digital systems

 

Rewards and benefits
We'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 inclusion
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.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

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  • Location:  Wellington
  • Vacancy ID:  10220
  • Background check:   None
  •  Closing date: 23 Mar 2026
  • Flexible Working:  No
    Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.


 

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