Operative

Kier Group; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an Operative to join the Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Lincoln, working on the Anglian Water alliance. Location: Canwick, Lincoln. 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This role supports the IMRDS team in maintaining Anglian Water's supply systems, addressing emergencies, and developing better service solutions. As an Operative, you will work in the reactive team on the water network, focusing on health & safety, quality of work, and meeting targets

Qualifications

• Hold a full driving licence.
• NRSWA & EUSR Water Hygiene qualifications.
• CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Participate within a gang, taking personal responsibility for Health & Safety performance, quality of work and productivity targets.
• Deal with customers in a professional manner at all times.
• Communicate with the ganger and other colleagues, updating them on progress.

Skills

Full driving licence

NRSWA & EUSR Water Hygiene

CSCS card

Job description

We're looking for an Operative to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Lincoln working on the Anglian Water alliance.

Location: Canwick, LincolnHours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

In this role, you'll be nurturing and guiding our IMRDS team (integrated maintenance, repair & developer services) who maintain Anglian Water's supply systems, address emergencies like water bursts and develop innovative ways to better service customers. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, leading a dedicated team whilst working hands-on in the field.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Operative, you'll be working within the reactive team, supporting them with site work on the water network. Your day to day will include:

• Responsible for participating within a gang, taking personal responsibility for Health & Safety performance, overall quality of work and meeting productivity targets.
• Deal with the customers in a professional manner at all times
• Communicating with the ganger and other colleagues as required updating them on progress

What are we looking for?

This role of Operative is great for you if:

• You hold a Full driving licence
• You have NRSWA & EUSR Water Hygiene qualifications
• You possess a valid CSCS card

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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Operative

Company: Kier Group Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: LN4 1EF Job type: Permanent Posting date: 11 Nov 2026 Closing date: 25 Nov 2026

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