At Kier Group plc (“Kier”), as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to making our careers website and overall recruitment journey accessible to all candidates, ensuring that everyone can easily explore opportunities and apply for vacancies.
To support inclusive recruitment, our website is designed with accessibility in mind:
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Adaptable Display: Pages are optimised for various screen resolutions to accommodate different devices.
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Text Resizing: You can adjust the text size using your browser’s settings (View > Text Size) or the accessibility toolbar
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Alternative Text for Images: All images include descriptive alt text to support users relying on screen readers. This is also an option on the accessibility toolbar
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High-Contrast Design: We use clear colour combinations to improve readability and minimise visual strain.
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User-Friendly Navigation: Our structured layout and logical tab sequences make moving through pages seamless.
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Keyboard Navigation: Candidates can browse and apply using only a keyboard, without needing a mouse.
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Minimised JavaScript Dependence: The website remains functional even if JavaScript is disabled.
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Accessible Forms: All application forms follow a logical sequence to support easy completion.
We continually review our site to ensure we align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, striving to meet Level AA or Level AAA standards wherever possible. We adhere to the accepted standards for accessibility and usability whenever we can, although it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website, especially where guidelines are still evolving. We continue to review our solutions in line with updates to accepted accessibility guidelines and standards. We also have a high functioning accessibility toolbar which can support across our entire website to support with additional accessibility requirements.
Need assistance?
If you encounter any barriers during your website journey or the application process, please initially utilise the options available within our accessibility toolbar. This has been designed to accommodate a range of accessibility needs and requirements. Alternatively, please contact us so we can provide alternative solutions or adjustments. If you do wish to contact us, please click https://www.kier.co.uk/contact-us/.
Additional accessibility tips:
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Text size adjustments:
- Chrome: Go to Options (three dots, top-right) > Zoom
- Firefox: View > Zoom > Zoom In
- Edge: View > Text Size
- Safari: View > Zoom In
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Keyboard shortcuts for navigation:
- Use Tab to move between links
- Use Arrow keys to scroll
- Use Page Up / Page Down to navigate quickly
I cannot download or view certain documents from the website – how can I get them?
Some documents require specific programs installed on your computer in order to view them. For example .pdf documents require the Adobe Reader program which you can download from www.adobe.com.
If you are unable to open or view documents using the following files types then you may require Microsoft Office products or an update to your software package:
- .docx (Microsoft Word)
- .xslx (Microsoft Excel)
- pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint)
The Microsoft Office suite or individual readers are available to purchase here: office.microsoft.com.
For the best experience, we recommend using the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari.
We are committed to removing barriers to employment and ensuring a fair recruitment process for all applicants. If you require adjustments during your recruitment process due to disability or accessibility needs, please let us know. You will be able to provide this information as part of your application process which will be reviewed by our recruitment team.
Useful links
To learn more about web accessibility visit:
w3.org/WAI – W3C accessibility guidelines
www.rnib.org.uk – The Royal National Institute for the Blind
www.legislation.gov.uk – The Equality Act 2010
Useful links and frequently asked questions provided by Page Up People.
