Skilled Civils Operative - National Grid Person ESSENTIAL

Search Consultancy LTD; Pembroke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting two Skilled Civils Operatives for a major 400kV substation project in Pembroke. The role focuses on drainage, ducting, excavation, concrete works and reinstatement, with surface water and oil drainage work, and LV/HV ducting installations.

Shifts are 07:30–17:30, Monday to Friday, on a temporary contract; 50 hours per week. HSG47 Safe Digging is essential; PPE provided on site.

Qualifications

• Groundworker with utilities/substation project experience.
• HSG47 / Safe Digging 2 Day qualification is essential.
• Ability to undertake drainage, ducting and reinstatement works.
• Full PPE must be available before starting on site.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Install drainage, ducting, and reinstatement at the substation.
• Install LV/HV ducting and precast troughing.
• Excavate, backfill, and place concrete for foundations.
• Work safely on site in line with procedures.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Health & safety

Teamwork

Manual handling

Job description

Skilled Civils Operative - National Grid Person ESSENTIAL

Employer:

Search Consultancy LTD

Location:

Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 5SS

Pay:

£28 to £28 per hour,

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

25/10/2026

About this job

• National Grid Person ESSENTIAL Location: Pembroke 400kV Substation, Pembroke Rate: £28 per hour Type: Temporary Contract Hours: 07:30-17:30, Monday-Friday Hours per week: 50 PAID Positions: 2 The Role: We are currently recruiting for 2 experienced Civil Operatives / Groundworkers to work on a major 400kV substation project in Pembroke.

The successful candidates will support a range of civils and groundworks activities across the substation site, with a strong focus on drainage, ducting, excavation, concrete works and reinstatement.

Key Responsibilities: Installation of surface water, foul water and oily water drainage.

Installation of LV ducting and draw pits.

Installation of HV ducting.

Installation of LV and HV precast troughing.

Excavation and installation of blinding.

Placement of concrete for foundations.

Backfilling and compaction of excavations.

Carrying out hand excavations and safe digging around existing services.

General groundworks and civil construction duties as required.

Working safely in accordance with site procedures and HSG47 requirements.

Manual handling and general site duties.

Requirements: Previous experience as a Groundworker / Civil Operative, preferably on utilities, energy or substation projects.

HSG47 / Safe Digging - 2 Day qualification is ESSENTIAL. Experience with excavation and groundworks.

Ability to undertake drainage, ducting and reinstatement works.

Full PPE must be available before starting on site.

Strong commitment to health and safety.

Ability to work as part of a site team and assist with general groundworks when required.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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