Self-Employed Civils Operative – Rural Fibre Infrastructure

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

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.