Civils Operative

Fuel Recruitment Limited; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecoms infrastructure firm in Tyseley seeks a Civils Operative to join their Fixed Line Build team. The role focuses on excavation, duct laying, reinstatement, and cabinet/box building in supporting fibre and utility network projects. Key qualifications include experience in civils works, NRSWA accreditation, and a full UK Driving Licence. Benefits include a workplace pension, private healthcare, 25 days holiday, and more. The company emphasizes delivering high-quality work in a safe manner.

Benefits

Workplace pension - 4% employee contribution, 4% company contribution

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in service - 4 x annual salary

Non-contractual bonus scheme

Length of service holiday entitlement

Company sick pay - 10 days full pay and 10 days half pay

Qualifications

• Experience in excavation, ducting, and reinstatement essential.
• NRSWA accreditation necessary for street works.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence and CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Undertake telecoms civils works including excavation and reinstatement.
• Ensure compliance with Safety regulations and standards.
• Operate plant and machinery such as mini-diggers.

Skills

Experience in telecoms or utilities civils works

NRSWA (Street Works) Operative accreditation

CSCS card

Full UK Driving Licence

Understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Ability to operate plant and machinery

Job description

Civils Operative - Midlands - Permanent - Up to £40k + Fuel + Van + OT + Benefits

Overview

Fuel Recruitment is working with a leading telecoms infrastructure provider seeking a Civils Operative to join their Fixed Line Build team. This role involves carrying out telecoms civils works, including excavations, duct laying, reinstatement, and cabinet/box building, to support fibre and utility network build and maintenance projects. You'll ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake telecoms civils works including excavation, ducting, reinstatement, and cabinet/box builds.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company standards.
• Deliver high-quality reinstatement and build works in line with HAUC specifications.
• Maintain productivity and adhere to project programmes.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and the public.
• Operate plant and machinery safely (e.g., mini-diggers).

Key Skills / Experience

Essential:

• Experience in telecoms or utilities civils works (excavation, ducting, reinstatement).
• NRSWA (Street Works) Operative accreditation.
• CSCS card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements on civils sites.
• Ability to operate plant and machinery.

Desirable:

• First Aid at Work certification.
• CAT & Genny training.
• Confined Spaces training.
• Experience on SPEN, Virgin Media, or CityFibre projects.
• Openreach accreditations.
• Digger & Plant tickets.

Benefits

• Workplace pension - 4% employee contribution, 4% company contribution
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (including 3 days for Christmas closure)
• Death in service - 4 x annual salary
• Non-contractual bonus scheme
• Length of service holiday entitlement (extra days at 2 and 5 years)
• Office events
• Company sick pay - 10 days full pay and 10 days half pay