Civils Operator

Ipsum; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company in Livingston is seeking a Civils Operative to join their skilled team. The role involves undertaking a range of civil engineering tasks and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Applicants must have experience in excavations and hold a full driving licence. The position offers full-time, permanent employment with various benefits including holidays, pension plans, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 5 bank holidays

Option to buy additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression

24/7 access to virtual GP

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club benefits

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Experienced in civil engineering tasks including manual and mechanical excavations.
• Holds a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Responsible for civil engineering tasks completed on site.
• Report all site-related incidents.
• Establish good communication and resolve any potential problems.

Skills

Civil engineering tasks

Manual and mechanical excavations

Reinstatement works

Plant and machinery operation

Manual handling

First aid at work

Education

NRSWA Full Course

Confined Space

Openreach MA003 - Online Course

Openreach SA006 - Safe Working In Civils

Tools

Excavator ticket (above/below 10t)

Openreach Q24 - Frame & Cover Renewal in Carriageway

Openreach Q25 - Frame & Cover Renewal in Footway

Job description

Civils Operative

Location: Livingston
Employment type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

What's in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days holiday plus 5 bank holidays per year
• Option to buy 5 additional holidays.
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition

About the role

Based from either of our depot in Livingston, you will be part of a skilled team of operatives undertaking all civil engineering tasks primarily associated with Openreach frame and cover contract and drainage works but including all works required of our client contracts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment
• Ensure Company policies are always adhered to.
• Ensure all site related incidents are reported.
• Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escape.
• Responsible for civil engineering tasks completed on site.
• Responsible for producing high quality results, reports, and feedback.
• Always establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues and early resolution of any potential problems.
• Operate 24/7 so there will be early starts, weekend working and out-of-hours working across the UK.

About you

Experienced in a range of civil engineering tasks, including manual and mechanical excavations, reinstatement works, plant and machinery operation, manual handling, manhole entry and exit, and shoring. Holds a full driving licence.

Qualifications needed

• NRSWA Full Course
• Confined Space
• Manual Handling
• First Aid at Work
• Machine ticket (excavator above/below 10t) - desirable
• Openreach MA003 - Online Course
• Openreach SA006 - Safe Working In Civils
• Openreach Q24 - Frame & Cover Renewal in Carriageway
• Openreach Q25 - Frame & Cover Renewal in Footway

Q19 / Q20 / Q21 / Q13 / Q25 / Q28 / SA006

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Next steps

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more info!