Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
Location: Berkshire (based from OCU Reading Depot)
Team Structure: 2–3 person crew
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out excavation and installation of ducting and cable infrastructure as part of a small team.
* Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and to a high standard.
* Demonstrate full competence in civils operations and NRSWA-related activities.
* Manage plant and equipment, ensuring regular inspections and maintenance are completed, and defects are reported promptly.
* Use a tablet device to access documentation, record progress, and confirm job completion.
Requirements
* Proven experience in a similar role within the utilities sector, ideally electrical.
* Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues.
* Strong commitment to safe working practices and adherence to company procedures.
* Flexible approach to tasks and working conditions.
* Must be based in the Berkshire area and able to commute to the Reading Depot.
* Solid understanding of highways construction and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
Essential Certifications
* EUSR SHEA
* NPORS/CPCS Excavator Ticket
* NPORS/CPCS Dumper Ticket
* NRSWA Accreditation
* Winch Operation Ticket
* First Aid Certification
* Full, clean UK driving licence (including towing entitlement)
Skills & Competencies
* Experience working near live utilities and understanding associated risks.
* Strong safety awareness, including conducting risk assessments and using appropriate PPE.
* Competent in using smart devices for accurate record-keeping and reporting.
Company Information:
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.