We're looking for an Operative to join our Southwest Water team based in Bodmin.
Location: Bodmin
Hours: 45 per week
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
We're seeking an Operative to help us deliver clean water mains and service schemes across Devon and Cornwall. In this role, you'll be installing new water mains, connecting services, and supporting maintenance work that ensures reliable, high-quality drinking water reaches communities throughout the region.
What will you be responsible for?
As an Operative, you'll be working within the Southwest Water team, supporting them in delivering essential water infrastructure projects. Your day to day will include:
* Installing water mains and services, working with various pipe sizes and materials
* Following water quality standards and hygiene processes to maintain safe drinking water
* Completing documentation using a tablet, ensuring accurate records for each job
* Working within timescales to meet targets whilst maintaining quality standards
* Taking responsibility for personal and site safety, using vehicles, plant, and materials correctly
What are we looking for?
This role of Operative is great for you if:
* You hold a Full driving licence
* You have (or are willing to obtain) a CSCS Card and EUSR Water Hygiene training
* You enjoy working collaboratively within a team environment
* You're committed to following safety procedures and creating an inclusive workplace
* You can commute to our Bodmin depot independently
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities, you can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.