Drainage Operative

Carnell Support Services; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Night-out & travel allowances

PPE & company vehicle

Training & development

Job summary

Carnell Support Services is seeking a field-based professional to support drainage and infrastructure projects across the UK. You will assist with installation, maintenance and repair of drainage systems, following site drawings and safety procedures to ensure quality outcomes.

Applicants should have highways drainage experience, a CSCS card, a full UK driving licence and be prepared to travel to UK sites. A collaborative team environment and ongoing development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways drainage installation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of drainage systems, excavation and reinstatement methods.
• Hold a valid CSCS card and Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working on National Highways projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of drainage and infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Work with colleagues to install, maintain and repair drainage systems.
• Contribute to safe excavation and reinstatement activities.
• Follow site drawings, specs and safe systems of work.
• Help maintain high safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Support successful delivery of highways and civil engineering works.

Skills

Highways drainage installation

Drainage systems knowledge

CSCS Card

UK Driving Licence

National Highways project experience

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Job description

Location: East Midlands / Nationwide

Contract: Full-time

What We Offer

• Pension scheme


• Life Insurance


• Night-out and working-away allowances


• PPE and company vehicle (where applicable)


• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference?

Help keep communities connected and safe by supporting essential highways and infrastructure projects across the UK.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of drainage and infrastructure projects across the UK.


• Working closely with colleagues to install, maintain and repair drainage systems.


• Contributing to safe, efficient excavation and reinstatement activities.


• Following site drawings, specifications and safe systems of work.


• Helping maintain high standards of safety, quality and environmental care.


• Supporting the successful delivery of highways and civil engineering works.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, building positive relationships and taking pride in a job well done, alongside:

• Experience in highways drainage installation and maintenance.


• Knowledge of drainage systems, excavation and reinstatement methods.


• A current CSCS Card and Full UK Driving Licence.


• Experience working on National Highways projects.


• Strong teamwork and communication skills.


• Flexibility to travel and work away from home when required.

Join Us

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality work, supporting your team and making a real impact on vital infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer where diverse talent thrives. Guided by respect, trust, innovation and wellbeing, we help our people grow while maintaining a healthy work-life balance