Operative

Kier Group; Redruth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Standby rota

Job summary

Kier Group invites an Operative to join the South West Water team based in Tolgus, Redruth, to support delivering essential water services. You will undertake planned or reactive work on mains and water services within a close-knit, safety-focused team.

Applicants should have a full driving licence and experience in highway reinstatement or utilities reinstatement, with a 45-hour week and opportunities for overtime and standby shifts. Kier emphasizes camaraderie and inclusion across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway reinstatement or utilities reinstatement.
• Must hold a Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking planned or reactive work as directed, from water services to large diameter mains.
• Ensuring productivity levels whilst working within timescales and to targets.
• Updating all relevant documentation on each job using a tablet.
• Being part of a rapid response team that works around the clock to deliver and restore clean water.
• Promoting wellbeing and ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is actively encouraged.

Skills

Highway reinstatement

Full driving licence

Job description

We're looking for an Operative to join our South West Water team based in Tolgus, Redruth.

Location: Tolgus, Redruth
Hours: 45 hours per week. Opportunity to earn overtime and join a standby rota.

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

As an Operative, you'll be working within our close-knit team on schemes including mains repairs, new connections, and metering. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment that values comradery and teamwork. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, which is always our top priority. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals, and our wellbeing strategy supports you in all aspects of your professional and personal life.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Operative, you'll be working within the Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks - South West Water team, supporting them in delivering essential water services. Your day to day will include:

• Undertaking planned or reactive work as directed, from water services to large diameter mains
• Ensuring productivity levels whilst working within timescales and to targets
• Updating all relevant documentation on each job using a tablet
• Being part of a rapid response team that works around the clock to deliver and restore clean water
• Promoting wellbeing and ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is actively encouraged

What are we looking for?

This role of Operative is great for you if:

• You have experience in highway reinstatement or utilities reinstatement (or are keen to learn)
• You hold a Full driving licence

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.

• Operative Job Description - SWW.pdf