Metering Dig Team Leader

The Clancy Group Limited; High Wych; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities company in High Wych is seeking a Metering Dig Team Leader to oversee excavation and installation works for water meters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in utilities, strong leadership skills, and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including healthcare and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance starting at 22 days

Employee benefits programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Leader in utilities.
• Hands-on experience in water or metering.
• Experience managing excavation activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily excavation and reinstatement works.
• Lead on-site safety for compliance with health and environmental standards.
• Complete site records accurately and on time.

Skills

Team Leadership

Smart Metering

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Organizational Skills

Education

NRSWA qualification (units 1-6)

Full, clean UK driving licence

Tools

CAT and Genny

Job description

Job Overview

That's why we need people like you to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done and want to develop their experience in the world of utilities. We have an exciting opportunity for a Metering Dig Team Leader to join Clancy, supporting our client Affinity Water. This is a great role for someone with experience in safe excavation, good communication skills, and a hands‑on approach to leading and supporting a team on the ground. As part of our Metering Dig Teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring that excavation, installation, and reinstatement works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard across both public and private properties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily excavation and reinstatement works to access and install water meters.
• Lead by example on site safety, ensuring all works comply with Clancy and Affinity Water's health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Carry out safe excavations in both public highways and private properties.
• Ensure reinstatement is completed to specification, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Liaise with supervisors, planners, and customers to communicate progress and resolve any on‑site challenges.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including site records.

Qualifications

• You have previous experience as a Team Leader, with a good all‑round knowledge and understanding of smart metering and the water industry.
• You already have hands‑on experience working within utilities, ideally in water or metering, and you are confident managing excavation activities and small teams.
• You will hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have an NRSWA qualification (units 1‑6 as a minimum).
• Experience and qualification in underground service detection using tools such as CAT and Genny is essential, along with a strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has excellent organisational and communication skills, and can remain calm and professional when managing multiple priorities.
• Your ability to lead by example and maintain high safety and quality standards will be key to your success in this role.

Disability Confident

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What Next

Apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please don't be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 22 days per annum.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.