Operative

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Tidworth is seeking a Construction Operative to support project delivery. The role involves operating excavators, dumpers, and rollers while undertaking drainage and potable water duties. The ideal candidate will hold CPCS/NPORS certifications, a full driving licence, and experience in relevant construction works. Attractive benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension scheme access, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

£1,000 referral bonus for engineers

Free physiotherapy service

Pension scheme access

Discounts at well-known retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is required.
• Experience in drainage and potable water construction works is essential.
• Health and safety training certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake infrastructure works, primarily focusing on drainage and water.
• Operate various construction machinery as required.
• Participate in out-of-hours standby for maintenance of potable water networks.

Skills

Drainage construction

Potable water construction

Health and safety compliance

Equipment operation (excavator, dumper, roller)

Tools

CPCS/NPORS certifications for excavator, dumper, and roller

Job description

Overview

As a Construction Operative you will work under the Team Leader and support the safe and timely delivery of all projects undertaken by Veolia Construction. Plant operations will include operating excavator, dumper, and roller as required, and you will undertake construction, drainage, and potable water duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake infrastructure works – predominantly drainage and water – on various sites (e.g. developer sites, secure military installations, on the highway within the public realm)
• Maintain a personal level of technical competence (including training certification) to deliver the works safely
• Operate excavator, dumper, roller, small tools, and electrofusion & butt fusion equipment as required
• Participate in out‑of‑hours standby to support repair and maintenance of existing potable water networks
• Take responsibility for personal safety and follow the safe system of work when undertaking activities
• Maintain compliance with all health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Have experience in drainage and/or potable water construction works
• Hold CPCS/NPORS certification for excavator above and below 10T, dumper, and roller
• Hold a full driving licence
• Hold SHEA water and water hygiene qualifications

Qualifications

• Full driving licence
• Experience in drainage and/or potable water construction works
• CPCS/NPORS certifications for excavator, dumper, and roller
• Health and safety competence and training certification

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, meeting the minimum criteria for our roles. We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1,000
• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential