Civils Operative

Comex 2000; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Civils Operative, where your skills will directly impact the rollout of innovative telecom projects. This role offers the chance to work with a passionate team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while performing vital installations. With ongoing training and career development opportunities, you'll unlock your potential in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits, while making a real difference in the telecommunications industry. If you're ready to elevate your career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Discounted Virgin Media products

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications operational or engineering environments.
• Hold a full UK driver’s license and be in good physical health.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a 7.5t Tipper and perform excavations.
• Install ducting, chambers, and cabinets while ensuring compliance.

Skills

7.5t Tipper license

Street works experience

Health and safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

NRSWA certification

CSCS or equivalent

CPCS certification

Tools

Stihl Saws

Wacker plates

Trench compactor

Jack hammer

Mini digger

Job description

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A NATIONAL ROLE**

The Civils Operative will be required to perform excavations, repairs and re-reinstatements, installation of ducting, chambers and street cabinets and the installation of draw rope on telecoms infrastructure located within the public highway and customers premises using up to date client standard operating procedures and in full compliance to current legislation, health and safety requirements and company policies.

Responsibilities and duties

• Drive and operate a 7.5t Tipper (where required)
  
• Provide new installation of duct, chambers, and cabinets and associated customer connections.
  
• Clear blockages in the highway and reinstate to industry standard ensuring all information and photos are captured on company supplied assets i.e. phone or tablet
  
• Be competent in the use of Stihl Saws / Wacker plates / trench compactor / jack hammer and hold the correct certification to complete the works. Competency to use a mini digger would be an advantage.
  
• Install new draw rope to customer's connection point following installation of duct works and boxes.
  
• Complete appropriate paperwork for your daily works on job sheets, risk assessments, plant sheets and/or van sheets
  
• Experience of risk assessment and hazard identification and a strong focus on health and safety requirements and responsibilities
  
• Be responsible for the company assets and plant assigned to you for the purpose of performing your duties
  
• To treat internal and external customers with respect and provide support at all times
  
• Ensure compliance with all current client processes and procedures
  
• Can communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external clients
  
  
  

Requirements

• Hold a 7.5t Tipper license (where required)
  
• Experience in a similar operational or engineering environment within the telecommunications industry would be advantageous.
  
• Prove confident skills in the area of street works and have industry recognized qualifications
  
• Hold a full UK driver’s license
  
• Hold the following qualifications: NRSWA, CSCS or equivalent, CPCS
  
• Be in good physical health
  
  
  

BenefitsBenefits

• Make a Real Difference: Your expertise will directly impact the rollout of groundbreaking telecoms projects, keeping Virgin Media at the forefront of the industry.
  
• Be Part of a Winning Team: Collaborate with a passionate and supportive team who share your drive for excellence.
  
• Embrace Continuous Learning: We invest heavily in your development, offering ongoing training and opportunities to expand your skillset.
  
• Unlock Your Potential: Enjoy a career path brimming with possibilities, where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
  
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme & heavily discounted Virgin Media products.
  

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today!

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