Multi Trader

Frontline Construction; Camberley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Construction is seeking a multi trade connections operative to work across the UK on utility installation projects. This role involves connecting electrical, water, and waste systems and ensuring safe, effective practices throughout the process. Applicants will need to possess technical knowledge in plumbing and electrical safety, and will be required to work away from home. A generous salary and opportunities for upskilling are on offer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plumbing and connection of pipes.
• Understanding of electrical safety.
• Willingness to upskill for advanced installations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the connections manager with utility installations.
• Connecting electrical cables, potable water pipes, and waste-water systems.
• Maintaining company issued equipment and managing stock.

Skills

Technically minded

Physically Fit

Problem solving

Good inter-personal skills

Willingness to learn and develop

Education

City and guilds 18th edition

Plumbing NVQ level 2

Job description

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The multi trade connections operative will be working UK wide on exciting new utility installation projects. The role requires the operative to position and connect packaged plant systems. The connections will be made up of electrical water and waste. The electrics can be taken from existing single and three phase units or may be from newly installed meters provided by utility companies. The water works will involve identifying safe connection points and suitable flow rates. Wastewater work will be making connection to sewers and waste-water systems. It will be the responsibility of the operative to work with the connections manager to assess the best point of connection and route for all utilities. Once connected the operative will undertake the commissioning of the packaged plant system, taking advice from technical experts and ensuring the plant is set up working correctly before leaving. Being UK wide, stays away will be required quite regularly, however a generous salary is on offer.

The multi trade connections operative is responsible for the following functions:

• Undertaking work assigned by the connections manager
• Working safely to assist in identifying the best point of connection and connecting electrical cables
• Working safely to identify the best point of connection and connecting potable water pipes
• Working safely to identify the best point of connection and connecting waste-water pipes
• Running cables and pipes on pre-determined routes to allow connection of packaged plant
• Ensuring all connections are left safe, lock offs used, and caps fitted
• Maintaining all company issued equipment
• Assessing risk and determining best practise for installations
• Ordering stock as needed for connections
• Working with excavation and reinstatement when required
• Working at high level when required
• Working closely with project coordinators to ensure the smooth running of installs

Required

• Knowledge of plumbing, connection of pipes and identification of sizes
• Knowledge of waste water systems within buildings and the surrounding land
• A understanding and appreciation of electrical safety
• Correct tool selection
• Willingness to upskill and tackle more advance installations

Desired (but not essential)

• City and guilds 18th edition
• Plumbing NVQ level 2

Skills Profile

• Technically minded
• Physically Fit
• Problem solving
• Trustworthy
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Good inter-personal skills
• Able to work well as part of a wider technical team