Drainage Operative

Carnell Support Services; Skegness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Night-out allowances

PPE & company vehicle

Training opportunities

Job summary

Carnell is looking for an experienced Drainage Operative to join our Technology & Infrastructure team, supporting highway and civil engineering projects across the UK. The role involves nationwide travel, working away from home, and occasional night and weekend working.

You will install, maintain and repair drainage, follow site drawings and safe systems of work, and contribute to high standards of safety and quality on site. Valid CSCS card and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential CSCS card and a full UK driving licence.
• Proven highways experience in drainage installations.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow site procedures.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out drainage installation, maintenance and repair works.
• Install pipes, chambers, gullies and associated drainage infrastructure.
• Undertake excavation and reinstatement activities safely and efficiently.
• Work from site drawings, specifications and safe systems of work.
• Assist with highway and civil engineering activities as required.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality on site.

Skills

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Highways drainage experience

Drainage knowledge

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

National Highways experience

Job description

Location: East Midlands / Nationwide

Employment Type: Full Time

Carnell is looking for an experienced Drainage Operative to join our Technology & Infrastructure team, supporting highway and civil engineering projects across the UK. This role involves nationwide travel, working away from home, and occasional night and weekend working.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out drainage installation, maintenance and repair works.
• Install pipes, chambers, gullies and associated drainage infrastructure.
• Undertake excavation and reinstatement activities safely and efficiently.
• Work from site drawings, specifications and safe systems of work.
• Assist with highway and civil engineering activities as required.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality on site.

Essential Requirements

• Current CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven highways experience in drainage installations.
• Knowledge of drainage systems, excavation and reinstatement methods.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow site procedures.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Experience working on National Highways projects.

Desirable

• NRSWA/Street Works qualification.
• Cat & Genny.
• First Aid.
• CPCS/NPORS plant tickets.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Night-out and working-away allowances.
• PPE and company vehicle where applicable.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Why Carnell?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on being:

• Passionate about delivering excellence.
• Responsive to our customers and colleagues.
• Innovative in finding better ways to work.
• Trustworthy in everything we do.
• Respectful of each other and the communities we serve.

Carnell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. We are equally committed to supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely every day.