Trainee Reinstatement Operative

Go Traffic Management Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is recruiting a Trainee Reinstatement Operative to join their Preston team. You will learn to reinstate roads and surfaces after utility works, under supervision, developing practical trade skills on site.

The role requires reliability, punctuality and a willingness to learn, with a full UK driving licence essential. You will work as part of a team, ensuring safe site setup and high‑quality reinstatement for local communities.

Qualifications

• Enjoy practical, outdoor work in all weathers.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Safety seriously and can follow instructions carefully.
• Pride in your work and communicates clearly.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learning how to safely reinstate roads, footpaths and other surfaces after utility works.
• Preparing work areas, mixing and laying materials, compacting surfaces and completing finished reinstatement work.
• Supporting safe site set‑up, including signing, guarding and keeping work areas tidy.
• Using hand tools, equipment and small plant safely under supervision.
• Working as part of a team to deliver high‑quality work for customers and local communities.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Clear communication

Driving license

Job description

Trainee Reinstatement Operative

Department: United Utilities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Preston (Redscar)

Compensation: £16,640 - £33,046 / year

Description

Start your career with Network Plus

• Are you looking for a practical, hands‑on trainee role where you can learn a trade, gain real site experience and develop your skills on the job? We’re looking for Trainee Reinstatement Operatives to join our team and help restore roads, footpaths and surfaces after essential utility works have been completed.
• This is a great opportunity to build practical trade skills, learn from experienced colleagues and start a long‑term career in the utilities sector with a supportive team behind you.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning how to safely reinstate roads, footpaths and other surfaces after utility works
• Preparing work areas, mixing and laying materials, compacting surfaces and completing finished reinstatement work
• Supporting safe site set‑up, including signing, guarding and keeping work areas tidy
• Using hand tools, equipment and small plant safely under supervision
• Working as part of a team to deliver high‑quality work for customers and local communities

Experience and Qualifications

• You enjoy practical, outdoor work and are happy working in all weathers
• You’re reliable, punctual and willing to learn from experienced colleagues
• You take safety seriously and can follow instructions carefully
• You take pride in your work
• You work well in a team and communicate clearly
• A full UK driving license is essential

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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