Civils Operative

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.
About the role
We are expanding our team and looking to take on a Civils Operative to join us, working on the Wastewater Service Contract. This is an exciting time to join an established team as we look to continue to build upon the success, we have had in delivering this workstream for over 10 years.
Reporting into the Site Manager you will carry out instructions to deliver civils work to the agreed quality on the Yorkshire Water Sewer Network, within timescales specified and adhering to the company’s safety requirements.
The salary for the role is paid annually and will be the equivalent to £12.00 - £14.37 per hour depending on experience.
What will your day look like
- Undertaking possession management and site management duties as instructed
- Arranging for all scrap materials to be removed from site in a safe manner at the end of each job
- Ensuring materials are used economically and that unused materials are returned to stores
- Undertaking all duties as skilled, in a reliable, flexible constructive manner
- Wearing and maintaining in good condition any Personal Protective Equipment provided for your protection, and bringing to your supervisor’s attention any defects or shortcomings with the equipment.
- Ensuring your own safety and the safety of others affected by your acts and omissions

About you
- HSEA qualifications or equivalent
- Willing and prepared to travel so a full driving license is essential
- An understanding and commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental aspects
- A responsible, proactive, and flexible attitude
- A commitment to actively participate in team responsibilities and provide positive input
- Willing to undertake competency and continuation training as determined by the Company
- Preferably, able to work in confined spaces with previous civils background

What’s in it for you
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Family friendly policies
- A selection of lifestyle benefit options
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
- We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About us
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water
We are an equal opportunities employer.....
What next...
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.