Barrier Support Operative

2 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Wessex Water Full time
Are you looking for a hands on, practical role? Do you want to work outdoors across and be part of a great team? If so, we have a great opportunity for you as a Barrier Support Operative


This role will see you travelling across the picturesque Wessex Water region which covers Poole, Salisbury, Bridport, Gillingham and everything in between.

Multi-drop experience may be an advantage.

The role
Working closely with our Repair and Maintenance (R&M) Supply teams. You will help collect, deliver and manage barriers, signs and traffic lights efficiently.

A big part of your role will be to assist in setting up temporary signals, road closures and diversions for Wessex Water to perform the necessary repairs and installations.


The role of a Barrier Support Operative requires you to work with schedulers and the Repair and Maintenance Supply teams to deliver and collect chapter eight signs and barriers from jobs in a timely and efficient manner.

You will also work closely with the team to assist the gangs when needed.

What do I need?
Due to the remote and rural nature of this role, a valid driving licence is required. Some experience driving a commercial 3.5 tonne van or pickup is preferred.

With a 'can do' attitude you will also be confident, driven and self-motivated. You will also be willing to work overtime and weekends when required.


You will need to be physically fit as the role will require a large amount of lifting equipment, signs, traffic lights and barriers from the company vehicle to your place of work for the day.


Benefits for you

  • Pension up to 20% combined contribution
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
  • Opportunity to buy and sell up to five days' holiday
  • Health benefits package
  • Life assurance (up to four times your salary)
  • Electric vehicle salary exchange
  • Flexible working
  • Cashback and discounts from over 1,200 retailers
  • Paid volunteering day
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Interactive health and wellbeing platform
  • Support from mental health first aiders
- £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us

What will you get from us?


Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, and they stay with us We are proud of how we support development and career progression.

We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing and flexible working.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants.

We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.


Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to assist you in starting your journey with Wessex Water.


If you have what it takes to join this award-winning business and want to be part of our exciting journey and share in that success, then please get in contact with us to find out more.

**_Sound interesting?_
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