Grab Driver

Kier Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Grab Driver in Exeter, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality drinking water and wastewater services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on vital projects within the Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks division. Your contributions will support essential repairs and maintenance, helping to keep communities connected. With a focus on safety and compliance, you will be part of a dedicated team that values potential and encourages growth. Embrace a rewarding career path with excellent benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Matched pension schemes up to 7.5%

Life Assurance

Family Friendly Policies

Health and wellbeing services

Training schemes

Electric vehicle leasing

Paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Valid driver CPC license and Lorry Loader/grab clamshell ticket required.
• Experience in utility contracts and streetwork operative card essential.

Responsibilities

• Support mains laying, pressure management, and complex mains repairs.
• Ensure compliance with backfilling operations and site risk assessments.

Skills

Valid driver CPC license

Lorry Loader/grab clamshell ticket

NRSWA streetwork operative card

Experience working on utility contracts

Knowledge of proper lifting practices

Job description

We're looking for a Grab Driver to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Exeter.

Location

Exeter

Hours

45 hours per week over Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis

Division Overview

Our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks division brings the built environment to life, keeping people and businesses connected. In this role, you will work on our South West Water framework, focusing on repairs and maintenance services to ensure reliable, efficient, and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services.

Responsibilities

As a Grab Driver, you'll support schemes including mains laying, pressure management, district metering, and large complex mains repairs.

1. Backfill and service excavations on the public highway and private land.
2. Assist with removal of excavated material and import of clean stone for backfilling.
3. Ensure compliance with backfilling operations regarding materials, compaction, cavity depths, cover levels, and quality control.
4. Complete site risk assessments, quality checks, update scheduled work, and maintain records via an electronic tablet. Support depot activities by transporting materials.

Candidate Requirements

This role is ideal if you hold:

1. A valid driver CPC license and Lorry Loader/grab clamshell ticket.
2. NRSWA streetwork operative card covering 001 - 006, including SLG reinstatement in the Highway.
3. Experience working on utility contracts and knowledge of proper lifting practices.

We value potential and transferable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and discuss your fit for the role.

Additional Information

If you're interested in learning more about our water business, explore our project portfolios and career opportunities. More information can be found here.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits tailored to your needs, including matched pension schemes up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Family Friendly Policies, discounts, health and wellbeing services, training schemes, electric vehicle leasing, and paid volunteering leave.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees help shape our initiatives and policies. Learn more about our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to receiving your application.