Overview
Severn Trent is a growing Midlands-based FTSE100 company committed to delivering life’s essentials. We are recruiting for a Network Construction Operative to work as part of a team to deliver Mains Renewal construction activity at a specific site within one of the four regions (North, South, East and West). The role involves significant on-site construction activity and focuses on water mains work.
The role requires a 42-hour work week, Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 4:30 PM, with a half-hour early finish at 4:00 PM on Fridays.
Responsibilities
* Identify and mitigate potential hazards and document findings in a daily dynamic risk assessment.
* Undertake safe location and avoidance of underground services; safe and timely removal and disposal of asbestos where applicable.
* Liaise with customers, provide support as required, and maintain customer supply with sufficient riders/overlanders as per the design.
* Implement trenchless solutions where possible to mitigate cost and disruption to the infrastructure.
* Standby is required.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
* Full UK manual driving licence.
* Ideally National Water Hygiene and NRSWA qualifications with significant experience in utility-based industries.
* Experience in safe digging, main laying and streetworks is desirable.
* Good communication skills and the ability to build successful working relationships as part of a team.
* The right character, positivity and caring attitude are valued.
What’s In It For You
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance).
* Leading pension scheme – employer contribution matched up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%.
* Sharesave – option to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
* Dedicated training and development with our Academy.
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
* Family-friendly policies.
* Two volunteering days per year.
* Opportunity to participate in a local Mains Renewal incentive scheme with earning potential up to £10,000 per year.
What’s Next
We’re excited to hear from you. Please have an updated copy of your CV ready. If you’d like to learn more, you can search on social media. We will inform you of the outcome after the closing date.
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