Civils Operative

Zohorecruit; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Virgin Media product discounts

Job summary

Virgin Media is hiring a Civils Operative in the UK to perform excavations, reinstatements, ducting installs, street cabinets, and other telecoms infrastructure tasks on public highways and customer sites. You will follow client SOPs and health and safety standards, using up‑to‑date procedures.

The role requires you to operate manual and mechanical equipment, ensure SLG setups meet Streetworks rules, and document work with photos.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills – ability to converse with all levels.
• Take personal responsibility and be accountable, working with minimal supervision.
• A positive team player – being supportive and encouraging colleagues.
• Organised, professional and proactive attitude to work.
• Innovative approach, continuously looking to improve or create efficiencies.
• Proficient use or a good level of understanding in the use of technology and systems relevant to the role.
• Street works ticket – units 1 – 6 & 9.
• CSCS
• NRSWA
• Be in good physical health.
• Towing and 7.5 tonne licence essential.

Responsibilities

• To ensure all works are completed as required whilst the team are working within the required guidelines and processes.
• Operate manual and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure all SLG set up meets the Streetworks requirements and all sites are 100% compliant.
• Reinstate to industry standard ensuring all information / pictures are captured on company supplied assets.
• Be competent in the use of Stihl Saws / Wacker plates / trench compactor and hold the correct certification to complete the works.
• Complete the required paperwork for your daily work tasks (job sheets /risk assessments / plant sheets / van sheets).
• Experience of risk assessment and hazard identification and a strong focus on health and safety requirements and responsibilities.
• To be responsible for the company assets & plant assigned to you for the purpose of performing your duties.
• Ensure compliance with all current client processes and procedures.
• Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external clients.
• Complete all project related works on time and meet client committed dates for delivery of the works.
• Be prepared to carry out works on other workstreams when required and instructed by the business.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Organised/Proactive

Problem Solving

Driving Licence

Tools

Stihl Saws

Wacker Plates

Trench Compactor

Job description

We’re the team behind the UK’s telecom networks—building, upgrading, and keeping the country connected! From fibre installs to 5G rollouts, we make it happen with innovation, speed, and a smile. If you love a challenge and want to be part of something big, Comex 2000 is the place to be.

The Civils Operative will be required to performexcavations, repairs and re-reinstatements, installation of ducting, chambersand street cabinets and the installation of draw rope on telecomsinfrastructure located within the public highway and customers premises usingup to date client standard operating procedures and in full compliance tocurrent legislation, health and safety requirements and company policies.

MainDuties & Responsibilities:

• To ensure all works are completed as required whilst the team areworking within the required guidelines and processes.
• Operate manual and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure all SLG set up meets the Streetworks requirements and all sitesare 100% compliant.
• Reinstate to industry standard ensuring all information / pictures arecaptured on company supplied assets.
• Be competent in the use of Stihl Saws / Wacker plates / trench compactor andhold the correct certification to complete the works.
• Complete the required paperwork for your daily work tasks (job sheets /risk assessments / plant sheets / van sheets).
• Experience of risk assessment and hazard identification and a strongfocus on health and safety requirements and responsibilities.
• To be responsible for the company assets & plant assigned to you forthe purpose of performing your duties.
• Ensure compliance with all current client processes and procedures.
• Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal andexternal clients.
• Complete all project related works on time and meet client committeddates for delivery of the works.
• Be prepared to carry out works on other workstreamswhen required and instructed by the business.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills – ability toconverse with all levels.
  
• Take personal responsibility and beaccountable, working with minimal supervision
  
• A positive team player – being supportiveand positively encouraging colleagues
  
• Organised, professional and proactiveattitude to work
  
• Innovative approach, continuously looking toimprove or create efficiencies
  
• Proficient use or a good level ofunderstanding in the use of technology and systems relevant to the role
  
• Street works ticket – units 1 – 6 & 9
  
• CSCS
  
• NRSWA
  
• Be in good physical health.
  
• Towing and 7.5 tonne licence essential
  
• 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.
  

We are a company that embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.