Self Employed Civils Operative

Wessex Internet; New Forest; On-site; GBP 20,664,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

Wessex Internet is seeking reliable self-employed Civils Operatives to support our rural broadband builds across Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and the New Forest. Work is on a subcontract basis, with assignments at sites requiring safety-conscious crews and practical outdoor labour.

You'll assist with excavation, duct installation and reinstatement, operate with plant and machinery, and invoice monthly for completed services under CIS terms. A valid UK driving licence and CSCS card are preferred.

Qualifications

• UTR number and registration as a self-employed sole trader.
• Ability to invoice monthly for completed services.
• Own PPE and basic hand tools.
• Public Liability Insurance.
• Physically fit and capable of manual outdoor work in all weather.
• Reliable and safety-conscious; able to work in a crew.
• Previous construction, civils, utilities or groundwork experience.
• CSCS Card and plant/machinery awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with excavation, duct installation and reinstatement.
• Supporting directional drilling and mole plough operations.
• Manual excavation, backfilling and material handling.
• Site set-up and clear-down.
• Operating safely alongside other members of the operational crew.
• Identifying and reporting hazards or site issues.
• Carrying out work in accordance with agreed specifications, risk assessments and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Physically fit

Safety-conscious

Reliable

Team player

Experience in civils/groundworks

Plant and machinery experience

Tools

360 Excavator ticket (10T+)

CSCS Card

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Self-Employed Civils Operative (Subcontractor)

Help build the future of rural broadband.

Wessex Internet is expanding its full fibre network across Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and the New Forest. We are looking to engage reliable self-employed Civils Operatives to undertake fibre infrastructure works on a subcontract basis.

This opportunity is suited to individuals who enjoy practical outdoor work and are looking to undertake civils assignments as part of experienced operational crews delivering rural broadband infrastructure.

Scope of Services

• Assisting with excavation, duct installation and reinstatement.
• Supporting directional drilling and mole plough operations.
• Manual excavation, backfilling and material handling.
• Site set-up and clear-down.
• Operating safely alongside other members of the operational crew.
• Identifying and reporting hazards or site issues.
• Carrying out work in accordance with agreed specifications, risk assessments and health and safety requirements.

Working Arrangements

Assignments are offered on a self-employed subcontract basis.

Where an assignment is accepted, subcontractors will be required to attend the agreed site during the agreed operational hours. This is necessary to ensure the safe operation of specialist plant, including directional drilling equipment and mole ploughs, and to enable the coordinated delivery of construction activities.

There is no obligation on Wessex Internet to offer future assignments, nor on the subcontractor to accept future assignments.

What You'll Need

• UTR number and registration as a self-employed sole trader.
• Ability to invoice monthly for completed Services.
• Own PPE and basic hand tools.
• Public Liability Insurance.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively within an operational crew.
• Previous construction, civils, utilities or groundwork experience.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred due to the rural locations of our work).
• CSCS Card.
• Experience working around plant and machinery.
• A valid 360 Excavator (10T+) CPCS or NPORS operator ticket.

Payment

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Monthly payment against approved invoices.
• Payments made in accordance with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), where applicable.
• Mileage reimbursed in accordance with agreed terms.

Important Information

This opportunity is offered on a self-employed subcontract basis and is not a contract of employment.

Subcontractors are responsible for:

• Managing their own tax affairs, National Insurance contributions and business obligations.
• Providing and maintaining their own PPE and hand tools.
• Maintaining appropriate Public Liability Insurance.
• Performing the Services with reasonable skill, care and diligence in accordance with the agreed subcontractor terms.