Civils Operative

Circet; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet UK in Dunfermline is seeking a Civils Operative Trainee to join our on-site team. You will install ducting, cabinets and associated equipment, carry out excavations, reinstatements, and ensure high safety standards on all works.

You will gain hands-on experience in telecoms infrastructure, complete job sheets on tablets, and participate in our education and mentoring programmes to develop your professional skills and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a civils or telecoms environment.
• Strong health and safety awareness on site.
• Experience using tablets for job documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install ducting, chambers, cabinets and associated equipment.
• Carry out excavations, repairs and reinstatements to high standards.
• Locate and clear blockages in various surface types (verge, footway, carriageway).
• Reinstate surfaces in line with local authority standards.
• Build boxes/chambers and perform trenching for new ducts.
• Sub-duct and install new draw rope or cable as required.
• Complete all job sheets, risk assessments and daily checks on company tablets.
• Maintain health & safety on site and protect company assets.

Skills

Civils/telecoms experience

Driving licence

Health & safety awareness

Digital job documentation

Job description

We are Hiring!

Circet UK are looking for a Civils Operative to join our team in Dunfermline.

Working with Circet

Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever growing portfolio of specialist services. As part of a global group, we are specialists in the deployment and maintenance of telecommunications and energy infrastructure, working with both major operators and local players across Ireland and the UK.

We are driven to be innovative and proactive in delivering solutions that meet our clients’ expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity. Our success is built on teamwork, trust, and a strong commitment to our people.

With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we continue to bring people together to shape resilient, future proof infrastructure and deliver high quality services for our customers.

Responsibilities of a Civils Operative Trainee:

• Install ducting, chambers, cabinets, and associated equipment
• Carry out excavations, repairs, and reinstatements to the highest standards
• Locate and clear blockages in various surface types (verge, footway, carriageway)
• Reinstate surfaces in line with Purple Book and Local Authority standards
• Build boxes/chambers and perform open-cut trenching for new duct installations
• Sub-duct and install new draw rope or cable as required
• Complete all job sheets, risk assessments, and daily checks using company tablets
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and maintain strong health & safety awareness
• Take responsibility for company assets, tools, and plant assigned to your duties
• Ensure compliance with client and company procedures at all times

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• Proven experience in a civils or telecoms environment
• Working knowledge of reinstatement and excavation in various surface types
• Strong understanding of health & safety in a site-based environment)
• Experience using digital devices (iPad or tablet) for job documentation
• Full UK driving licence with at least 1 year’s driving experience
• C + E (CE / C1E) licence – desirable
• Desirable tickets: First Aid, Abrasive Wheels, 360, LUGS, SLG

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities

Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.