Excavation Operative

Jet Aire Services (Leeds depot) have an exciting opportunity for an additional Excavations Operative to join a growing division within the company who specialise in remedial and repair works within the water & waste industry.

**Purpose of the Role**

To carry out all aspects of drain installation and repair, including excavating, trench support and reinstatements.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Working in confined spaces
- Drain installation and repairs including Section 104 work
- Water supply installation, reroutes and repairs
- Installation of sewerage treatment plants
- Thorough completion of site/works information on a tablet device
- Carry out work in line with company health and safety policy and procedures
- Good time management and working efficiently
- Completing Drivers Hours Books and Vehicle Checks (Defect books)
- General maintenance and upkeep of vehicles and equipment
- Be prepared to work weekends and away from home as required
- Undertake all training and development as required
- To understand risk assessments and to assess according to safe systems of work.
- Able to understand and carry out work as set out in a specification.
- Undertaken training on General Health & Safety awareness/ Risk Assessment awareness/Traffic Management/ Use of PDA as required by the company.
- Ability to use small plant and equipment.

**Experience and Qualifications**
- Driving license required
- CSCS Card required
- Full Street Works accreditation (operative or supervisor)
- Excavator up to 20 ton (preferred)
- Forward tipping dumper
- Confined Space Accreditation - Medium Risk

**Personal Skills**
- Driven and enthusiastic
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Focus, thoroughness and keen attention to detail
- Solid problem solving and decision-making ability
- Commitment to service excellence demonstrating a ‘can do’ attitude
- Ability to work under pressure and to deliver results to strict/tight deadlines
- Absolute willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
- Work on the Public Highway
- Professional and flexible approach to work
- Drain lining and patching experience (preferred)
- Must be able to work as part of a team or under own initiative

**The Vision of Jet Aire Services Group is to be the drainage contractor of choice.**

**Our mission statement is to build a financially strong and stable business, whilst delivering unrivalled quality service.**

**Our Company CARE Values**

**Candour **- open, honest, sincere, receptive and listen.

**Accountability** - accountable for own actions, behaviour, and performance. Take ownership of decisions.

**Respect **- behave with dignity and respect, listen, and show empathy.

**Excellence** - strive for excellence.

**Jet Aire Services Group Benefits Package**

As well as being a great place to work, we offer our employees a range of benefits including.
- The Hub - for JAS People

oOur employee engagement platform that also offers unbeatable money saving discounts.
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

oOur EAP is a free and confidential employee benefit designed to help deal with issues that could be affecting general wellbeing.
- JASafe Always

oWe are committed to making Jet Aire Services Group a safe place to work.
- Cycle Scheme
- Eye Care
- Employee of the Month incentive.

oThe winner receives £100.00 in gift vouchers.
- Refer-a-Friend incentive.

oWe hope you enjoy working here so much, you recommend us to your friends and family, you can earn £500.00 for referring us.
- If you pride yourself in delivering a quality service, want to work for a financially stable business who offers an attractive overall benefits package, and your values align with ours, we look forward to hearing from you._