Civils Operative

**Who we are**:
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

Advance your career

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. You can also get involved in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
- We offer a competitive salary that is based on proven skills and experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. We recognise that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access
- to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
- Min. 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
- Company car or car allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 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.

**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 £27,500 - £35,500 depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities
- Undertake possession management and site management duties as instructed
- Arrange for all scrap materials to be removed from site in a safe manner at the end of each job
- Ensure materials are used economically and that unused materials are returned to stores
- Undertake all duties as skilled, in a reliable, flexible constructive manner
- Wear and maintain 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.
- Ensure your own safety and the safety of others affected by your acts and omissions

**Essential Requirements**:

- 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

Desirable Requirements
- Able to work in confined spaces with previous civils background