Excavation Operative

The Clancy Group Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

22 days holiday

Clancy Xtras

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Clancy Group Limited is hiring an Excavation Operative to support wastewater network works across Corby, Bourne and Northampton sites. You will join an experienced team leader to perform excavation and reinstatement duties, with travel between sites as required.

You should have a solid civils/utilities background, a valid CSCS card, and a willingness to work outdoors in a fast-paced environment. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required; experience in civils/utilities preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between Corby, Bourne and Northampton sites.
• Strong health and safety focus with ability to work outdoors in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out excavation and reinstatement work on water assets.
• Work on wastewater network and assist with planned and reactive repairs.
• Support minor civils works as part of wider delivery.
• Assist with installation, repair and maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Work as part of a gang with operatives, supervisors and engineers.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, environmental standards.

Skills

CSCS card

Driving licence

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

NRSWA tickets

Job description

We have an opportunity for an Excavation Operative to join our team working within the Anglian Water Alliance. Based out of Corby, you will also be working across operational sites in Bourne and Northampton, supporting the delivery of essential water infrastructure works. This role plays a key part in supporting planned and reactive works on the wastewater network, working alongside an experienced team leader to deliver both planned and unplanned repairs and maintenance activities. The role may also include minor civils works as part of the wider delivery of network improvements. Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…

• Carrying out safe excavation and reinstatement works on water and wastewater assets
• Working on the wastewater network alongside an experienced team leader on planned and reactive repairs and maintenance
• Supporting minor civils works where required as part of operational delivery
• Assisting with the installation, repair and maintenance of network infrastructure
• Working as part of a gang alongside operatives, supervisors and engineers
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health, safety and environmental standards
• Operating plant and equipment where appropriately trained and authorised
• Assisting with locating and exposing underground utilities safely
• Supporting reinstatement of sites including backfilling and surface repairs
• Maintaining a clean, safe and compliant working environment

Working closely with the wider delivery team to support programme performance

You have experience working in civils, utilities or construction environments, ideally within water or infrastructure delivery. A good understanding of safe excavation practices and working around live services is important.

You’ll be a reliable team player with a strong focus on health and safety, quality and getting the job done right first time. A proactive attitude and willingness to work outdoors in a fast-paced operational environment are essential. A valid CSCS card is required, and any additional tickets such as NRSWA, plant tickets or previous utilities experience would be highly advantageous. A full UK driving licence is a must due to travel between Corby, Bourne and Northampton sites.

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 22 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.