Civils Operative

Freedom; Washington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer contribution

25 days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits

Personal development programme

Job summary

Freedom Networks is seeking a Civils Operative to join our Service Upgrades team, supporting the Northern Powergrid contract across the North East. You will undertake excavation, reinstatement and civils activities, delivering high standards of work safely and efficiently.

The role supports Project Managers and field teams, ensuring quality, site documentation and customer interactions meet requirements. A UK driving licence and safety qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in civils, utilities, excavation or reinstatement environments.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to health & safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out excavation and reinstatement works for Service Upgrade projects.
• Support Project Managers, Supervisors and Gangers to deliver works safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all activities comply with Freedom and client safety standards.

Skills

Civils experience

Site safety

Teamwork

Driving Licence

Communication skills

Education

UK Driving Licence (already in skills)

Tools

NRSWA accreditation

Plant operator tickets

First Aid qualification

Job description

Location: North East Region

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Flexible Benefits

Freedom Networks has an exciting opportunity for a Civils Operative to join our Service Upgrades team, supporting our Northern Powergrid contract across the North East. Working as part of the Cable Engineering Services Contract (CESC), you will undertake excavation, reinstatement and associated civils activities, helping to deliver Service Upgrade projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

This role is ideal for an experienced civils operative looking to join a growing team delivering critical utility infrastructure across the region.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Carry out excavation and reinstatement works associated with Service Upgrade projects.
• Support Project Managers, Supervisors and Gangers in the safe and efficient delivery of works.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with Freedom and client Health & Safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with client contract coordinators, engineers and operational teams.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards and specifications.
• Assist with the completion and submission of all required site documentation.
• Operate plant, tools and equipment safely and in accordance with training and authorisations.
• Engage professionally with customers, landowners and members of the public where required.
• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across all site activities.
• Support the efficient delivery of the Service Upgrades programme across the Northern Powergrid network.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience working within civils, utilities, excavation or reinstatement environments.
• Understanding of safe digging practices and site safety requirements.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• NRSWA (Streetworks) accreditation.
• Experience working on utility or power distribution contracts.
• Experience working on Northern Powergrid projects.
• Plant operator tickets or other relevant industry qualifications.
• First Aid qualification.

Benefits

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be