Filter Media Site Operative

2 weeks ago

Thames Valley, United Kingdom Day Group Ltd Full time £24,420 - £79,776 per year

Filter Media Operative – Remote

Join a Team That Delivers Excellence Every Day

Day Contracting is part of the Day Group. Day Group is a family-owned business with over 75 years in construction and recycling. We're known for our personal approach, dependability, and innovative solutions. With 25+ locations and nearly 700 employees, we offer stability and real opportunities to grow.

We're looking for reliable, hands-on people to join our busy Contracting team. This team delivers turnkey services and solutions for Water Filtration, and Civil Engineering services to the UK Water Industry. If you enjoy practical work, being part of a team, and want to work for a Company that values its people, this could be the job for you.

We have been working within the water industry for over 50 years, in both design and operation capacities. Day Contracting has gained a high reputation for expertise and service and is a market leader in filter bed refurbishment, upgrading and new builds throughout the UK.

As a Filter Media Site Operative, you'll play a key role in keeping the site running smoothly. This is a hands-on role where you'll work as part of a team in a busy environment.

The site locations vary across the country and therefore the role will require early morning starts and the possibility of working away from home during the week.

What You'll Do:

  • Operating where possible a range of Mobile Wash Plants, including Excavators, Screener, Conveyor Systems, Dumper Telehandlers and Loading Shovels
  • Assisting with installing pre-cast concrete tiles and pipe work and general site labouring
  • Carrying out site housekeeping duties as required, and small civil works
  • Using tools and equipment to clean tools, and other plant areas
  • Keeping the site safe and tidy at all times
  • Following Health, Safety, and Environmental rules

Hours

  • 10 hours per day, Monday-Friday, between the hours of , with 1 hour paid break for lunch.

About You

  • Current CSCS and/or CPCS skills card (or equivalent EPIC) preferred, but not essential
  • Mobile Plant operating experience
  • A reliable and flexible attitude is a must
  • Able to work as part of the team and alone
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Physically fit and happy to work in an active role
  • A positive, "can-do" attitude
  • Reliable and able to work well with others

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
  • 9% non-contributory pension
  • Discretionary summer and Christmas bonuses
  • Company vehicle
  • 21 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Bike-to-work scheme and GymFlex
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Free onsite parking

Why Join Day Group?

  • A friendly team that values hard work
  • Opportunities to learn and develop
  • Job security with a well-established company
  • PPE and training provided

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,420.00-£79,776.42 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Gym membership
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Application question(s):

  • Experience in Operating Mobile Plant.
  • A full UK Driving Licence.
  • Ideally a current CSCS or CPCS skills card.

Work Location: In person

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