Experienced Civils Operative - Virgin Media

Kelly Rail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Tools and PPE provided

Ongoing training and accreditation

Job summary

Virgin Media is seeking an experienced Civils & Reinstatement Operative to support the build and maintenance of the network. You will perform excavation, ducting, reinstatement and network infra activities across the Virgin Media network, ensuring safety and high-quality standards.

You will work outdoors in all weather, operate civils equipment, and use handheld tech to record work and progress. A valid UK driving licence with up to 6 points is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecoms civils, excavation, reinstatement, or network construction.
• Experience with underground duct and network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of rodding, roping, proving ducts, and blockage remediation techniques.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• NRSWA accreditation preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out excavation and reinstatement works in footways, carriageways, and verges.
• Installing and repairing underground duct and network infrastructure.
• Identifying, investigating, and clearing network blockages within existing duct routes.
• Rodding, roping, and proving underground duct networks.
• Breaking out and reinstating surfaces in line with specification and local authority requirements.
• Supporting cable installation and network build activities.
• Locating and exposing existing utility services safely.
• Operating hand tools, plant, and specialist civils equipment.
• Installing chambers, cabinets, and associated network infrastructure.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work site at all times.
• Accurately recording completed work using handheld technology.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health, safety, and quality standards

Skills

Telecoms civils

Reinstatement

Blockage clearance

Outdoor work

Education

NRSWA accreditation preferred

Tools

Handheld tools

Civils equipment

Inspection equipment

Job description

We're expanding our Virgin Media delivery team and are looking for experienced Civils & Reinstatement Operatives to support the build and maintenance of the network that keeps customers connected. If you have experience in telecoms civils, utilities, excavation, reinstatement, or network construction activities and enjoy working in a hands-on field-based environment, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Civils & Reinstatement Operative, you'll be responsible for carrying out excavation, ducting, reinstatement, and network infrastructure activities across the Virgin Media network, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Carrying out excavation and reinstatement works in footways, carriageways, and verges
• Installing and repairing underground duct and network infrastructure
• Identifying, investigating, and clearing network blockages within existing duct routes
• Rodding, roping, and proving underground duct networks
• Breaking out and reinstating surfaces in line with specification and local authority requirements
• Supporting cable installation and network build activities
• Locating and exposing existing utility services safely
• Operating hand tools, plant, and specialist civils equipment
• Installing chambers, cabinets, and associated network infrastructure
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work site at all times
• Accurately recording completed work using handheld technology
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health, safety, and quality standards

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced operatives who have worked within telecoms, utilities, civils, construction, highway maintenance, or network infrastructure environments.

• Previous telecoms civils, excavation, reinstatement, blockage clearance, utility, or construction experience
• Experience working within underground duct and network infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of rodding, roping, proving ducts, and blockage remediation techniques
• Knowledge of reinstatement standards and safe digging practices
• NRSWA accreditation preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience operating plant and machinery is advantageous
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Confident using handheld devices and digital job management systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months (maximum 6 points)

What's in It for You?

• Competitive earning potential
• Fully equipped company vehicle, fuel card, tools and PPE provided
• Consistent workflow with long-term opportunities
• Industry-recognised training and accreditations
• Supportive management team and clear progression pathways