Groundwork & Civils Operative – Utilities

Lanes Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is a leading civil engineering and drainage contractor. The Civils Operative role supports the delivery of groundwork and construction tasks, including excavation and pipe installation, while working safely and maintaining site records according to procedures.

The position is based in Aldwarke, Rotherham, with 47.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm) and an hourly rate of £14.00–£15.50, plus time-and-a-half overtime.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is required.
• Civils background, ideally from Utilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and report defects and hazards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out groundwork tasks such as digging trenches, laying pipes, spot repairs and preparing surfaces for construction.
• Install and maintain over-pumping systems and maintain safe excavations with installation of ground support.
• Updating and completing site documentation using electronic tablet.
• Operate machinery and tools safely and efficiently to assist with various tasks.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and maintenance to ensure roadworthiness.
• Maintain equipment and tools to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Wearing and maintaining any Personal Protective Equipment provided for your protection at all times.
• Ensuring on and off sites are live to avoid any penalties with highways permits.
• Reading and understand Drainage plans.
• Recording photographic evidence of jobs performed and completed

Skills

Driving license

Civils background

Communication

Health & safety

Site reporting

Job description

Lanes Group is a leading civil engineering and drainage contractor. The Civils Operative role supports the delivery of groundwork and construction tasks, including excavation and pipe installation, while working safely and maintaining site records according to procedures.

The position is based in Aldwarke, Rotherham, with 47.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm) and an hourly rate of £14.00–£15.50, plus time-and-a-half overtime.