Telecom Civils Teams

VEA Telecoms; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing telecoms projects

Training and career development

Safety and quality focused team

Job summary

VEA Telecoms in Castle Douglas, Scotland, is seeking five Civils Operatives to join its telecoms infrastructure team. You will carry out underground and surface civil engineering tasks to install and maintain telecommunications networks, while prioritising safety, quality and productivity.

Responsibilities include excavation, reinstatement, duct installation, building telecoms chambers, core drilling, installing underground ducting, and operating plant with safe practices.

Qualifications

• Civils experience with telecoms infrastructure preferred.
• NRSWA qualifications and excavator ticket required.
• Ticketed qualifications (SA006, SA004, K008, Q013, Q019, Q020, Q021) are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out excavation, reinstatement, and duct installation works.
• Build and install telecoms chambers and boxes.
• Complete core drilling and duct blockage clearance activities.
• Install and maintain underground ducting systems.
• Operate excavators and other plant safely and efficiently.
• Work in accordance with NRSWA, health and safety legislation, and company procedures.
• Complete all required documentation and ensure work is delivered to specification.
• Work effectively as part of a civils team to meet project deadlines.

Education

SA006

SA004

NRSWA – LA, O1–O6 & O8

K008

Q013 – Box Building

Q019 – Core Drilling

Q020 – Duct Blockage

Q021 – Duct Laying

Tools

Excavator ticket (CPCS/NPORS)

Job description

Civils Operatives x 5 – Telecoms

Location: Castle Douglas, Scotland

We are looking for experienced Civils Operatives to join our telecoms infrastructure team in Castle Douglas. Successful candidates will work on a range of underground and surface civil engineering activities, supporting the installation and maintenance of telecommunications networks while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out excavation, reinstatement, and duct installation works.
• Build and install telecoms chambers and boxes.
• Complete core drilling and duct blockage clearance activities.
• Install and maintain underground ducting systems.
• Operate excavators and other plant safely and efficiently.
• Work in accordance with NRSWA, health and safety legislation, and company procedures.
• Complete all required documentation and ensure work is delivered to specification.
• Work effectively as part of a civils team to meet project deadlines.

Essential Requirements

• SA006
• SA004
• NRSWA (Units LA, O1–O6 and O8)
• K008
• Q013 – Box Building
• Q019 – Core Drilling
• Q020 – Duct Blockage
• Q021 – Duct Laying
• Excavator (Digger) Ticket (valid CPCS or NPORS)

Desirable

• Previous experience in telecoms civils, particularly on Openreach or similar utility network projects.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing work on telecoms infrastructure projects.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.