Civils Teams (Team Leader & Operatives)

United Living group; Washington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving and dynamic team dedicated to creating a sustainable future! This role as a Water Service & Mains Laying Teams Operative offers a long-term career opportunity with a leading Main Contractor. You will be responsible for the installation of mains and services, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while maintaining site cleanliness and environmental integrity. With a commitment to career progression and a competitive salary package, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within an industry-leading organization. If you're ready to make a difference in a supportive and diverse work environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• NRSWA Units 1-3 minimum required for the role.
• CSCS card and 360 operators ticket are essential.

Responsibilities

• Install mains and services while ensuring health and safety standards.
• Excavate safely to prevent damage to underground utilities.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Excavation Techniques

Environmental Awareness

Education

NRSWA Certification

CSCS Card

360 Operators Ticket

Tools

Cat & Genny

Job description

United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future:

• United Living Property Services: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.
• United Living Infrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.
• United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.
• United Living Connected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today's digital age.

Job Description

Join the thriving and dynamic United Living Infrastructure Services team in Washington! As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome a new Water Service & Mains Laying Teams Operative to contribute to our success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you.

Purpose:

To be responsible for the installation of mains and services to required standards.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain own and others' health and safety.
• Carry out safety checks and inspections to vehicles, plant, equipment and sites as instructed.
• Ensure that work is undertaken with due regard to the environment: prevent contamination to water supplies and water courses; maintain site cleanliness; prevent spills; minimise disturbance to members of the public; avoid damage to trees; dispose of waste only as authorised.
• Excavate holes using safe digging methods to avoid damage to underground utility apparatus.
• Manhandle materials, plant and equipment.
• Install pipes and fittings to the appropriate standards.
• Drive Company vehicles with due regard to the Road Traffic Act and other road users for authorised business purposes.
• Operate mobile plant for authorised business purposes.
• Maintain site, vehicle, plant and equipment tidiness and security.
• Install and maintain road works to ‘Chapter 8’ standard.
• Assist members of the public, clients’ representatives and other officials in relation to Company business.
• Maintain safety, environmental and quality records.
• Report any accidents, near misses, faults, damages or defects using appropriate documentation.
• Undertake any other reasonable instructions given by management or supervision.

Qualifications

• NRSWA (Units 1-3 minimum).
• CSCS card.
• Cat & Genny.
• 360 operators ticket.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

If you're a Water Service & Mains Laying Teams Operative seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth.