Civil & Drainage Operative

Attega Group Ltd; Woolpit; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension contribution

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ongoing training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Attega Group Ltd is recruiting a Civils & Drainage Operative in Woolpit (England). The role involves installing drainage and groundworks, with a salary up to £42,000. Typical hours are 7.00am–5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with some overtime.

The candidate should have civils/groundworks experience and be willing to work safely as part of a team. Benefits include a company van, pension contribution, 20 days leave plus bank holidays, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civils and groundworks.
• Experience installing drainage systems and treatment plants ideal.
• Full UK driving licence preferred; CSCS card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install foul-water and surface-water drainage systems.
• Lay pipework to line and level using PVC, clay, concrete.
• Install manholes, inspection chambers, catchpits and channel drains.
• Install sewage treatment plants, septic tanks and pumping stations.
• Construct drainage fields, soakaways and attenuation systems.
• Excavate trenches and foundations; prepare concrete bases.

Skills

Civils & Groundworks experience

Drainage systems

Driving licence

Tools

CSCS card

NPORS/ CPCS

Job description

Civil & Drainage Operative

Up to £42,000

Woolpit & Surrounding Areas

Full time | Permanent | 7.00am - 5.00pm

Do you have experience working in Civils/Groundworks/ Drainage Systems?

We are currently recruiting for a Civils & Drainage Operative to join their team.

The successful candidate will assist with drainage installations, sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, groundworks and general civil engineering works. They must be willing to work safely, maintain a high standard of workmanship and work effectively as part of a team.

In return, we offer a competitive salary up to £42,000 DOE

• company van
• pension contribution
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• ongoing training opportunities
• career progression within a growing civil engineering business

This role is full-time and permanent. Monday - Friday 7.00am - 5.30pm Some overtime, early starts or occasional weekend work may be required depending on site locations and project requirements

Reporting to the Operations Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Installing foul-water and surface-water drainage systems.
• Laying PVC, clay, concrete and rising-main pipework to the correct line and level.
• Installing manholes, inspection chambers, catchpits and channel drains.
• Installing sewage treatment plants, septic tanks and pumping stations.
• Constructing drainage fields, soakaways and attenuation systems.
• Excavating trenches and foundations by hand or using plant machinery.
• Preparing concrete bases and carrying out concrete works.
• Kerbing, edgings, block paving and minor tarmac reinstatement.
• Reinstating gardens, driveways, roads and other working areas following completion.
• Breaking out concrete and removing excavated materials.
• Assisting with lifting operations and the installation of tanks and chambers.
• Operating excavators, dumpers, rollers and other site equipment where appropriately trained.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and cleaning of tools, plant and company vehicles.

The Requirements for this role are:

• Proven experience in civils and groundworks
• Experience installing treatment plants and drainage systems
• Valid CSCS card (preferred)
• CPCS/NPORS plant tickets (advantageous)
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work independently or as part of a team

For more information on our Civil & Drainage Operative role, please contact Dan in the Attega Group offices today