FTTP Civils Operative - Network Ducting & Roadworks

Wessex Internet; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Broadband discount

Free breakfast

Onsite parking

Social events

Career progression

Impact on safety culture

Job summary

Wessex Internet is seeking a Civils Operative to join our Connections team and play a key role in preparing our network for customer connections. You’ll work across highways, footways and private property, ensuring work is completed to required standards and safety guidelines.

Reporting to the Civils Foreman, you’ll install, repair and maintain ducting, rodding/roping, and reinstate surfaces while keeping detailed records.

Qualifications

• Experience in civils, utilities or telecoms environment.
• Understanding of street works and reinstatement standards.
• Knowledge of NRSWA requirements.
• Experience with permit systems.
• Strong health & safety commitment.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Installing, repairing and maintaining network ducting to support customer connections.
• Carrying out rodding and roping, including identifying and clearing blockages within underground infrastructure.
• Excavating and reinstating highways, footways and private property to the required standards.
• Installing draw ropes and drop cables following duct installation or repair.
• Operating plant and equipment such as stone saws, wacker plates and trench compactors, where appropriately trained and certified.
• Completing digital job records, vehicle checks, risk assessments and other required documentation while maintaining high standards of health & safety.

Skills

Civils experience

NRSWA knowledge

Permit systems experience

Health and safety mindset

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Education

PIA accreditations SA001/SA002/S7/S8

IPAF

NRSWA Signing, Lighting and Guarding

Tools

Stone saws

Wacker plates

Trench compactors

Job description

Wessex Internet is seeking a Civils Operative to join our Connections team and play a key role in preparing our network for customer connections. You’ll work across highways, footways and private property, ensuring work is completed to required standards and safety guidelines.

Reporting to the Civils Foreman, you’ll install, repair and maintain ducting, rodding/roping, and reinstate surfaces while keeping detailed records.