Civils Operatives - Telecoms

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities and civil engineering company is seeking a Civils Operative in Glasgow. The role involves performing excavations, chamber installations, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should possess a valid UK driving license and may benefit from various accreditations. Opportunities for career growth and a commitment to work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Impactful work on telecoms projects

Team collaboration

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the utilities or civils industry, with excavation and reinstatement knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise Health & Safety, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards.
• Complete daily paperwork including job sheets, risk assessments, plant sheets, and driver checks.
• Carry out hazard identification and risk assessments before starting work.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work effectively within a team

Education

Valid UK Driving Licence

NRSWA Streetworks Ticket

CSCS card

Tools

Mini-digger (excavator) ticket

BT/Openreach accreditations

Smart Awards PIA accreditations

Job description

Overview

Civils Operative – Telecoms Sector

We’re looking for skilled Civils Operatives to join our teams working across the Telecoms sector. As part of a Civils Gang, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality infrastructure works, carrying out excavations, ducting, chamber builds, re-instatements, and installing street cabinets within the public highway. Safety, efficiency, and precision are at the heart of this role.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise Health & Safety, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards.
• Undertake excavations, ducting, chamber installations, and re-instatements.
• Complete daily paperwork including job sheets, risk assessments, plant sheets, and driver checks.
• Carry out hazard identification and risk assessments before starting work.
• Manage and look after company assets, plant, and vehicles assigned to you.
• Follow client and council processes and procedures, ensuring full compliance.
• Minimise wastage and support the wider team with ad-hoc duties as required.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence (essential).
• NRSWA Streetworks Ticket (desirable).
• Mini-digger (excavator) ticket (desirable).
• CSCS card (desirable).
• Previous experience in the utilities or civils industry, with excavation and reinstatement knowledge (desirable).
• BT/Openreach accreditations (desirable).
• Smart Awards PIA accreditations (desirable).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Who We Are

• We are a successful utilities & civil engineering company in the UK, committed to building a sustainable and resilient future.
• With a strong history and focus on innovation, we’ve been at the forefront of our industry for over 20 years.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities to gain new accreditations and progress within the business.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to vital telecoms infrastructure projects that connect communities.
• Team Collaboration: Work within skilled gangs and be part of a professional, supportive environment.
• Work-Life Balance: We value flexibility and aim to support a positive balance between work and personal commitments.
• Why Choose Us: We are dedicated to sustainability, safety, and excellence in everything we do. We value our employees and their contributions, creating a fulfilling and rewarding place to work.

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