Network Construction Operative

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Volunteering days

Mains Renewal incentive scheme

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is seeking a Network Construction Operative to deliver large-scale mains renewal projects. You will work on-site in a dedicated location as part of a team, performing excavation, installation, testing and commissioning of water mains and assets.

Ideal candidates will hold a full driving licence and relevant water industry qualifications. You will communicate well, collaborate with colleagues and customers, and be prepared for standing-by duties to keep networks running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• National Water Hygiene and NRSWA qualifications preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork are important for on-site delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Mains Renewal construction activities on-site with minimal disruption to customers.
• Undertake excavation, installation, testing and commissioning of new mains and assets.
• Work as part of a 6-person team to deliver on-site water mains work.
• Maintain safety with daily risk assessments and safe digging practices.
• Liaise with customers and provide updates throughout each renewal project.
• Standby duties may be required and trenchless solutions considered where possible.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

National Water Hygiene

NRSWA

Job description

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Our people are what makes Severn Trenta truly excitingand inclusive place to work.We’rea team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

We’rea growing, Midlands based FTSE100 listed company and welcome people from allwalks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities werepresent.

It’san exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliverbigger and betterthan ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. Ifyou’reseekingan exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.

Due to an exciting new programme which is going to see us deliver for our customers a full mains renewal across our region over the next few years, we are now on a significant recruitment drive to scale our teams to deliver this fantastic work.

This is your opportunity to play a part in this transformation!

Network ConstructionOperativeto come in and work as part of a team to successfully deliver Mains Renewal construction activity for a specific site within one of the 4 regions (North, South, East and West).

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As the Network Construction Operative your key role will be to ensure we provide good wholesome water with minimal disruption to our customers.

You will undertake significant, large scale construction activity on-site ina single location, involving a wide range of activities including excavation, installation, testing and commission of new mains and assets.

You willbe responsible forthe safe and efficient delivery of Mains Renewal large-scale construction onsite activities, working as part of a team of 6 and focussing on water mains activity.

Within this role you will undertake significant excavation activity, ensuring these are safe and secure, and that all domestic and commercial access ismaintained. Large scale excavation, installation, testing and commission of new mains, assets, customer supplypipesand boundary boxes.

This role requires a 42-hour work week, Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 4:30 PM, with a half-hour early finish at 4:00 PM on Fridays.

Key Accountability:

• Identifyand mitigate against potential hazards and document findings in a daily dynamic risk assessment.
• Undertaking the safe location and avoidance of underground. Safe andtimelyremoval and disposal of asbestos
• Liaise with customers providing support as required and updates throughout each DMA renewal andmaintaincustomers supply with sufficient riders/overlanders as per the design.
• Implement trenchless solutions where possible to mitigate cost and disruption to the infrastructure.
• Standby isrequired

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

For thisrolethe right candidate will have a full driving license and ideally have your National Water Hygiene and NRSWA withsignificant experienceworking within utility-based industry.

You’llhavegood communicationskills and the ability to build successful working relationships as you will be working as part of a team.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from allwalks of lifeand celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working hereisn’tjust a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent.We’llreward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognisegreat work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Andwe’llalso help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite'sperksthatyou’llget being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year
• Opportunity toparticipatein a local Mains Renewal incentive scheme, with earning potential of up to anadditional£10,000 per year

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