health and safety

Historic health and safety alliance formed

31/07/2023

Major health and safety bodies have formed a historic alliance to 'offer a unified 360-degree perspective on critical issues for the first time', with an early focus on mental health.

New app helps Kier workers in the FYLD

21/03/2022

Frontline workers at Kier Highways are trialling a new app that conducts digital risk assessments and can reduce the time it takes to produce assessments by up to 85%.

Kier Highways adds insight to leadership team

21/05/2021

Kier Highways has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team.

Highways England sets suppliers target of halving accident rates

26/05/2020

Highways England has set every supplier the target of halving their accident frequency rate (AFR) over the next 12 months.

COVID-19 operational guidance released for roads sector

26/04/2020

The Highways Sector Council (HSE) has released specific health and safety operational guidance for the roads sector to protect itself during the coronavirus pandemic.

WJ safety strategy nominated for two awards

12/02/2019

The WJ Group is celebrating being shortlisted for two awards on the back of one submission for its proactive approach to raising safety standards in its industry.

Kier appoints health and safety specialist to new highways role

12/02/2019

Kier Group has appointed Steve Crofts as its head of safety, health and environment (SHE), a newly created role at Kier Highways.

Powerful Kier film tackles mental health wellbeing

07/02/2019

Kier Highways’ mental health wellbeing campaign “Safety in Mind” is gathering pace with the release of a series of videos examining the pressures and dangers road workers face.

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Engineer

£40,221 - £51,515
As part of a friendly and enthusiastic team, you will play an important role in designing innovative urban transport and public realm projects 100 Temple Street Redcliff Bristol BS1 6AN
Recruiter: Bristol City Council

Light Vehicle Mechanic

£27,507 - £29,418
We are looking for a highly motivated Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our County Transport team County Transport – Ambergate Workshops
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Head of Transport Strategy & Road Safety

£76,594 - £84,443 per annum
We have a unique opportunity for you to shape, influence and create a better future for Warwickshire Warwickshire
Recruiter: Warwickshire County Council

Development Engineer

£34,476 - £39,777 per annum
The team requires someone who can inspect, measure and monitor highway works Bexley (London Borough), London (Greater)
Recruiter: London Borough of Bexley

Highway Asset and Development Manager

Grade N Scp 50 £59,031 to Scp 53 £62,076, plus car allowance
To be responsible for leading, developing and delivering an effective, efficient and safe Highway Asset Management Service Bolton, Greater Manchester
Recruiter: Bolton Council

Bridge Engineer

£34,834 to £39,186
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. Taunton
Recruiter: Somerset Council

Highways Operatives (Lillyhall) x5

£26,421 - £27,334
Cumberland Council is a dynamic and forward-thinking authority dedicated to enhancing public services Cumbria
Recruiter: Cumberland Council

Assistant Parking Services Officer – CMB1029e

£24,294 - £24,702
Are you looking for a role where you can work independently and with a great team of people? Carlisle, Cumbria
Recruiter: Cumberland Council

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

£236.80 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to train as a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Chelmsford, Essex
Recruiter: Chelmsford City Council

Trainee Traffic Installation Technician

Competitive + Commercial Vehicle
If successful in this role you will learn to install traffic signals, including the installation of ancillary and associated equipment and highways systems. England, Cumbria, Carlisle
Recruiter: Telent

Transport Development Officer OCC615931

£35,745 - £38,223 per annum
You will support senior colleagues in providing the highways and transport input to strategic development proposals. Oxfordshire
Recruiter: Oxfordshire County Council

Technical Lead - Oxford Workplace Parking Levy OCC616196

£47,420 - £50,512 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oxfordshire County Council to join the Central Team Oxfordshire
Recruiter: Oxfordshire County Council

Traffic Management Order

between ME12 £42,840 and ME15 £54,129 per annum
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with an eye for detail responsible for drafting and making traffic management orders Merton, London (Greater)
Recruiter: London Borough of Merton

Team Leader LGV Driver

£26,421.00 - £29,269.00, Grade 6, 37 hours, Permanent
An exciting opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Team Leader LGV Driver Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

Waste Recycling Operative

£24,294.00 - £25,979.00, Grade 5, 37 hours, Permanent
An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Waste Recycling Operative. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

Recycling Centre Site Operatives

Up to £23344 per annum + Per Annum, Pro Rata if part time
Recycling Centre Site OperativesPermanent, Full Time£23,344 per annum (pro-rata for part time roles)Location
Recruiter: Essex County Council

Streetworks Compliance Officer

£33,945 - £34,834
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new Streetworks Team Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Administration Assistant

£24,294 – 25,979 pro rata
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable person. Accrington, Lancashire
Recruiter: Hyndburn Borough Council

Mechanic (LCV/LGV)

£32,076 - £33,945 Plus Tool Allowance
The successful applicant will inspect, service and repair a variety of vehicles (LCV/LGV) Accrington, Lancashire
Recruiter: Hyndburn Borough Council

Contract Officer BDR

Band H - Band J £33,024 - £43,421 (pay award pending)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented, motivated, and ambitious person to become the BDR Contract Officer. Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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