Excavation & Civils Operative: Street Lighting & Utilities

Equans UK & Ireland; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days leave

Aviva Private GP consultations

Westfield Health cash plan

Pension

Company share scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

EQUANS UK & Ireland is seeking Excavation & Reinstatement Operatives for a long-term street lighting maintenance contract in Kent, based from Sittingbourne. The role covers excavation, trunking, and reinstatement work across public spaces with HAUC specifications.

Candidates should have civils experience on DNO networks, COPS2 training, and be willing to travel and stay away during weekdays. Night work and 45-hour weeks are possible on some sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in civils works on DNO networks.
• COPS2 training required for excavation around utilities.
• CSCS or ECS card desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install and decommission lighting equipment including signs, bollards, street lights and earth mats for EV chargers.
• Read STATS plans and LV/HV drawings to locate underground utilities for LV jointing.
• Use CAT & Genny to avoid underground utilities during excavation.
• Excavate for DNO service bays, transfer bays and disconnection bays for column, bollard and sign installations.
• Carry out reinstatement to HAUC specs using COPS2; hot lay tarmac may be required.
• Drive, deliver and undertake yard duties; work safely under health, safety and quality policies.

Skills

COPS2 training

NRSWA Units 1-8

DNO network experience

CSCS card

ECS card

HGV driving

Tools

CAT & Genny

Towable cable drum

Powered winches

Job description

EQUANS UK & Ireland is seeking Excavation & Reinstatement Operatives for a long-term street lighting maintenance contract in Kent, based from Sittingbourne. The role covers excavation, trunking, and reinstatement work across public spaces with HAUC specifications.

Candidates should have civils experience on DNO networks, COPS2 training, and be willing to travel and stay away during weekdays. Night work and 45-hour weeks are possible on some sites.